Total Crime Rate
55.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grand Drive area has the 31st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cannon Hill , and the 284th 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 Grand Drive (SW20 9NA) in the last 12 months was 55.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.2% higher than the Cannon Hill average (36.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 800.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grand Drive (SW20 9NA), 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 | Public order | Kingsway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Southway | Under investigation |
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