OLD DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SW12 9RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 9RE

OLD DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SW12 9RE, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This SW12 9RE 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 9RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 9RE, encompassing approximately 10073 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW12 9RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Balham New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hildreth Street with total crimes: 7

OLD DEVONSHIRE ROAD, SW12 9RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.0370.00%
Violence and sexual offences171.6921.43%
Shoplifting151.69200.00%
Vehicle crime141.491300.00%
Burglary91.39-10.00%
Other theft70.8940.00%
Bicycle theft50.69400.00%
Public order50.50-28.57%
Robbery40.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.85-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.39-58.33%
Burglary100.990.00%
Robbery80.99700.00%
Public order70.7940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69400.00%
Shoplifting50.50-54.55%
Other theft50.50-28.57%
Theft from the person20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-96.15%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2610.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.38700.00%
Shoplifting111.590.00%
Burglary101.090.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Theft from the person40.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.20100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-94.12%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.13-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences171.69-5.56%
Shoplifting151.6966.67%
Vehicle crime111.49-26.67%
Burglary81.0914.29%
Public order80.79300.00%
Robbery80.7960.00%
Other theft70.79-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Drugs30.300.00%
Theft from the person30.3050.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8312.50%
Anti-social behaviour181.7928.57%
Vehicle crime151.7987.50%
Other theft91.49-47.06%
Shoplifting90.890.00%
Burglary70.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6950.00%
Robbery50.60-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.50100.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Theft from the person20.30-33.33%
Public order20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft178.84183.33%
Violence and sexual offences161.696.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.59-33.33%
Shoplifting91.3928.57%
Vehicle crime80.89-27.27%
Robbery80.79300.00%
Public order50.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-33.33%
Theft from the person30.40-25.00%
Burglary20.30-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.080.00%
Vehicle crime111.490.00%
Burglary91.090.00%
Shoplifting70.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.690.00%
Other theft60.600.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Theft from the person40.500.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
April 202426
January 202411
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202424
January 202417
December 202318
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202416
March 20242
February 20241
January 202417
December 202318
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
December 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total32
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery4
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Balham New Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hildreth Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Zennor Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ormeley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Caistor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scholars Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cavendish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rudloe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Anfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Benjamin Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Balham Station Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Royal Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Honeybrook Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Haverhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cambray Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Molly Huggins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Limerick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Belthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Margaret Rutherford Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Old Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ravenswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Verran Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Ethelbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1