Total Crime Rate
62.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Westway area has the 27th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 269th highest crime rate of 580 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 62.5 per 1,000 residents and was 83.4% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westway (SW20 9LU), the main crime hotspot is near Crossway. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In West Barnes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Crossway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Phyllis Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Westway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Meadowsweet Close | Under investigation |
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