BALHAM HILL, SW12 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 9EQ

BALHAM HILL, SW12 9EQ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This SW12 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 9EQ, encompassing approximately 10054 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW12 9EQ area, explore the SW12 9EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)

SW12 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Clapham South with total crimes: 13
  • Balham New Road with total crimes: 8

BALHAM HILL, SW12 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5561.54%
Anti-social behaviour182.0950.00%
Vehicle crime151.79650.00%
Burglary81.49-11.11%
Shoplifting60.8050.00%
Other theft50.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.5025.00%
Public order50.50-28.57%
Theft from the person40.50100.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Robbery30.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.27550.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.290.00%
Burglary91.190.00%
Public order70.900.00%
Robbery50.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Drugs20.200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.20100.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft40.60-60.00%
Theft from the person10.40-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-88.89%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime249.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.390.00%
Other theft101.29900.00%
Shoplifting100.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences90.990.00%
Theft from the person80.90300.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Other theft10.10-87.50%
Robbery10.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.545.56%
Violence and sexual offences161.890.00%
Shoplifting161.59166.67%
Vehicle crime131.5944.44%
Public order91.29125.00%
Other theft80.90-38.46%
Burglary70.8040.00%
Robbery50.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5025.00%
Theft from the person30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.6538.46%
Violence and sexual offences161.790.00%
Other theft131.598.33%
Vehicle crime91.2928.57%
Shoplifting60.9020.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50100.00%
Robbery40.40-33.33%
Theft from the person40.400.00%
Public order40.4033.33%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4645.45%
Anti-social behaviour131.59-13.33%
Other theft121.299.09%
Vehicle crime71.19-41.67%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Burglary50.500.00%
Theft from the person40.500.00%
Public order30.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.160.00%
Vehicle crime121.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.190.00%
Other theft111.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.090.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Shoplifting50.500.00%
Theft from the person40.500.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202424
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202413
January 202419
December 202318
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
January 202416
December 202316
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 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
January 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 202416
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime3
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Clapham South
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Balham New Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bellamy Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Balham Hill
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Englewood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ormeley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. Caistor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Hazelbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Grove Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Cavendish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rudloe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 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. 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. Fernbank Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Thurleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Clavering Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alderbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Clarence Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Malwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Blandfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ramsden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Pickets Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Hillgate Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Lynn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1