WESTERN LANE, SW12 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 8JS

WESTERN LANE, SW12 8JS, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This SW12 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 8JS, encompassing approximately 8206 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW12 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellamy Street with total crimes: 6
  • Tantallon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Leacroft Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTERN LANE, SW12 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.36140.00%
Vehicle crime121.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.46-25.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Other theft10.12-75.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Public order10.120.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.1450.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.460.00%
Robbery40.610.00%
Other theft40.49100.00%
Vehicle crime30.49-76.92%
Burglary20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.12-50.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime134.5130.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5814.29%
Violence and sexual offences50.97-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.610.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Public order20.24-33.33%
Burglary20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime104.6366.67%
Violence and sexual offences91.22-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.10-50.00%
Burglary40.850.00%
Public order30.49200.00%
Other theft20.37-60.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.87250.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.71-8.33%
Vehicle crime61.34-25.00%
Other theft50.73-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4633.33%
Vehicle crime80.970.00%
Other theft60.97100.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-55.56%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.120.00%
Vehicle crime81.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.730.00%
Burglary50.730.00%
Public order40.610.00%
Other theft30.490.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20248
January 20247
December 202314
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202413
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bellamy Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Tantallon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Leacroft Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hendrick Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Balham Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hearnville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gosberton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sudbrooke Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thurleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Verran Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Churchcroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Norgrove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ravenslea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fernside Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mayford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Nightingale Square
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Linnet Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Nightingale Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Rusham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Gayville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ballingdon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Thurleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Clavering Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alderbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Blandfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Pickets Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1