Total Crime Rate
14.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aylward Road area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 51st lowest crime rate of 592 local areas in Merton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Aylward Road (SW20 9AF) in the last 12 months was 14.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.5% lower than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aylward Road (SW20 9AF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Martin Way, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mostyn Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Rush | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cleveland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Rush | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avalon Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Avalon Close | — |
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