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 9AJ) 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 9AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Martin Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cleveland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Avalon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avalon Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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