BALHAM GROVE, SW12 8BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 8BD

BALHAM GROVE, SW12 8BD, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This SW12 8BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW12 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW12 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 8BD, encompassing approximately 9980 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW12 8BD area, explore the SW12 8BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)

SW12 8BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Balham New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Old Dairy Mews with total crimes: 7

BALHAM GROVE, SW12 8BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.4253.85%
Violence and sexual offences182.0038.46%
Vehicle crime141.801300.00%
Burglary91.40-10.00%
Other theft70.90133.33%
Shoplifting70.7040.00%
Public order40.70-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-25.00%
Robbery30.30-40.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3162.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.30-31.58%
Burglary101.30150.00%
Public order51.000.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Shoplifting50.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Other theft30.40-70.00%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%
Drugs20.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-94.74%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime198.1246.15%
Anti-social behaviour191.90-5.00%
Other theft101.9042.86%
Violence and sexual offences81.00-46.67%
Shoplifting80.80-38.46%
Public order50.80-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.50300.00%
Burglary40.40-42.86%
Theft from the person30.4050.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.52-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences152.000.00%
Vehicle crime131.50160.00%
Shoplifting131.30116.67%
Public order91.30200.00%
Other theft70.90-46.15%
Burglary70.7016.67%
Drugs30.700.00%
Robbery30.30-25.00%
Theft from the person20.30-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.72190.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.91-16.67%
Other theft131.5044.44%
Criminal damage and arson61.3050.00%
Burglary60.6020.00%
Shoplifting60.60-25.00%
Theft from the person50.6025.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-37.50%
Robbery40.50-42.86%
Drugs30.400.00%
Public order30.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7138.46%
Anti-social behaviour101.80-52.38%
Other theft91.0080.00%
Vehicle crime80.90-33.33%
Shoplifting80.80100.00%
Robbery70.80133.33%
Burglary50.70-28.57%
Public order40.50-42.86%
Theft from the person40.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-42.86%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.42-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences132.10-35.00%
Vehicle crime121.30-33.33%
Burglary71.20-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.70133.33%
Public order70.70-22.22%
Other theft50.700.00%
Shoplifting40.50-50.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Robbery30.30-25.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.300.00%
Vehicle crime182.000.00%
Burglary101.800.00%
Public order91.000.00%
Shoplifting80.900.00%
Bicycle theft60.800.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Robbery40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 202419
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312
September 202318

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202419
January 202420
December 202329
November 202310
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 20248
January 202415
December 202315
November 202318
October 202313
September 202320

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
September 20236

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW12 8BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Balham New Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Dairy Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hildreth Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bellamy Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Balham Hill
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tantallon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ormeley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 9. Caistor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Caistor Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Balham Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hearnville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Gosberton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sudbrooke Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Royal Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Old Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Ravenswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Verran Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Churchcroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Norgrove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Fernside Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Mayford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Nightingale Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Linnet Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Nightingale Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Thurleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Clavering Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Alderbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Clarence Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1