Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southway area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 592 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 Southway (SW20 9JH) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.1% lower than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Southway (SW20 9JH), the main crime hotspot is near St. Catherine'S Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parkway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elm Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Southway | Under investigation |
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