Crime Rates at Linkway, London, SW20 9AT

Linkway area has the 37th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 250th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Merton .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Linkway (SW20 9AT) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 43.7% higher than the Cannon Hill average (34.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Linkway (SW20 9AT), the main crime hotspot is near West Barnes Lane. Police recorded 70 crimes here, including 47 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.