Total Crime Rate
23.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckleigh Avenue area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 103rd 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 Buckleigh Avenue (SW20 9LA) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 34.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 156.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckleigh Avenue (SW20 9LA), 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.
View Crime In Cannon Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B286 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B286 | Under investigation |
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