BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW12 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 9BW

BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW12 9BW, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This SW12 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 9BW, encompassing approximately 8881 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (222.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)

SW12 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 49
  • Balham New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Old Dairy Mews with total crimes: 7

BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW12 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.64222.22%
Anti-social behaviour223.27-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences222.48-12.00%
Vehicle crime112.480.00%
Other theft111.2437.50%
Burglary101.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13100.00%
Theft from the person50.6825.00%
Bicycle theft40.56100.00%
Robbery40.45-42.86%
Public order30.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.810.00%
Burglary102.590.00%
Shoplifting91.130.00%
Other theft81.01700.00%
Robbery70.90600.00%
Public order60.79100.00%
Theft from the person40.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.45200.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%
Other theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.91-78.57%
Drugs50.680.00%
Public order40.56-60.00%
Other theft10.45-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.85600.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.150.00%
Vehicle crime162.480.00%
Shoplifting131.800.00%
Other theft111.460.00%
Public order101.24100.00%
Burglary101.130.00%
Theft from the person61.13200.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Robbery20.23-60.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order51.91-28.57%
Robbery50.56-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences40.56-84.00%
Theft from the person20.45-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3014.86-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences253.3819.05%
Robbery142.81180.00%
Shoplifting141.58-26.32%
Vehicle crime131.58116.67%
Other theft91.460.00%
Public order71.0140.00%
Theft from the person60.79-25.00%
Burglary60.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.72-27.59%
Shoplifting192.36-5.00%
Other theft92.14-62.50%
Burglary81.0160.00%
Theft from the person80.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Robbery50.68-66.67%
Public order50.56-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Drugs20.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.7826.09%
Other theft243.2784.62%
Anti-social behaviour222.70-21.43%
Shoplifting202.4833.33%
Robbery152.25650.00%
Public order81.69-27.27%
Theft from the person80.900.00%
Vehicle crime60.90-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.6820.00%
Burglary50.68-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.56300.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2814.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.150.00%
Shoplifting152.590.00%
Vehicle crime131.690.00%
Other theft131.460.00%
Public order111.460.00%
Theft from the person81.240.00%
Burglary60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20241
April 202416
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202324
October 202313

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202423
April 202422
January 202430
December 202333
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
May 20246
April 202428
March 20244
January 202425
December 202321
November 202329
October 202323

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20249
April 202413
January 202414
December 202319
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 202414
December 20235
November 202315
October 20232

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW12 9BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total49
    Shoplifting26
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Balham High Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balham
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larch Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tantallon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Ormeley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 10. Caistor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ravenstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 13. Caistor Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Balham Grove
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Balham Station Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Oakmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Boundaries Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rowfant Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Hearnville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Gosberton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Verran Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Churchcroft Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Norgrove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ethelbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Rossiter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Elmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Pakenham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1