Total Crime Rate
35.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westway area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 175th 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 Westway (SW20 9LU) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 0.9% lower than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 13.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westway (SW20 9LU), the main crime hotspot is near Estella Avenue. Police recorded 13 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 | Public order | Kingsway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Estella Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Estella Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsway | Under investigation |
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