SW18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18

SW18, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 435 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SW18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SW18, encompassing approximately 65401 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (122) incidents (16.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (-25.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (51) incidents (183.33% increase)

SW18 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25

SW18 Crime Map

Postcodes in SW18

The postcode district are associated with the SW18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SW18 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.6516.19%
Anti-social behaviour821.87-25.45%
Vehicle crime511.25183.33%
Other theft330.78200.00%
Burglary270.5022.73%
Shoplifting250.41316.67%
Criminal damage and arson220.3883.33%
Public order180.34-14.29%
Drugs140.2855.56%
Theft from the person140.21100.00%
Bicycle theft140.211300.00%
Robbery70.21133.33%
Other crime40.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1105.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1051.680.00%
Burglary221.610.00%
Public order210.342000.00%
Vehicle crime180.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.280.00%
Other theft110.180.00%
Drugs90.170.00%
Theft from the person70.140.00%
Shoplifting60.110.00%
Other crime40.090.00%
Robbery30.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.02-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences1081.850.00%
Vehicle crime691.650.00%
Other theft321.060.00%
Public order270.490.00%
Burglary230.410.00%
Bicycle theft190.350.00%
Shoplifting190.290.00%
Drugs110.290.00%
Theft from the person90.170.00%
Robbery70.140.00%
Possession of weapons40.110.00%
Other crime40.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.060.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.02-99.04%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1047.22-30.67%
Anti-social behaviour781.59-11.36%
Other theft531.1910.42%
Vehicle crime520.81-14.75%
Burglary380.80-2.56%
Criminal damage and arson370.585.71%
Public order350.5745.83%
Drugs220.5429.41%
Shoplifting150.3450.00%
Bicycle theft130.238.33%
Robbery130.20-38.10%
Other crime70.20133.33%
Theft from the person50.11-37.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1507.9131.58%
Anti-social behaviour882.29-14.56%
Vehicle crime611.35-3.17%
Other theft480.93-2.04%
Burglary390.73-26.42%
Criminal damage and arson350.6059.09%
Public order240.54-11.11%
Robbery210.37133.33%
Drugs170.3241.67%
Bicycle theft120.26-7.69%
Shoplifting100.18-28.57%
Theft from the person80.1560.00%
Other crime30.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.54-18.57%
Anti-social behaviour1031.74-23.70%
Vehicle crime631.57-28.41%
Burglary530.9635.90%
Other theft490.81-19.67%
Public order270.7517.39%
Criminal damage and arson220.41-50.00%
Shoplifting140.347.69%
Bicycle theft130.21-35.00%
Drugs120.2033.33%
Robbery90.18-18.18%
Other crime70.14-12.50%
Theft from the person50.11-54.55%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1409.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1352.140.00%
Vehicle crime882.060.00%
Other theft611.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson440.930.00%
Burglary390.670.00%
Public order230.600.00%
Bicycle theft200.350.00%
Shoplifting130.310.00%
Theft from the person110.200.00%
Robbery110.170.00%
Drugs90.170.00%
Other crime80.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 717 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 102.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 2024110
April 2024121
January 202478
December 202388
November 2023103
October 2023135

A total of 402 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202418
April 202469
January 202452
December 202361
November 202363
October 202388

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 287 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202411
April 202432
January 202453
December 202348
November 202349
October 202361

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 20241
April 202427
January 202435
December 202324
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 844 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024122
August 2024105
April 2024108
February 20241
January 2024104
December 2023150
November 2023114
October 2023140

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 20242
March 20242
January 202437
December 202335
November 202322
October 202344

A total of 241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202422
April 202423
January 202438
December 202339
November 202353
October 202339

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202411
January 202422
December 202317
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 202321
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 202419
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202419
January 202415
December 202310
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total33
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary5
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wandsworth High Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Prison
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 5. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Enterprise Way
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Durnsford Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Groton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 9. Smugglers Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Marl Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Pier Terrace
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Westdean Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hanford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Thornsett Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Juniper Drive
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Eton Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lovetts Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Atheldene Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Podmore Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Ferry Terminal
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Replingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Steerforth Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Weybourne Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 30. Tilehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1