WEST HILL, SW15 2UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 2UE

WEST HILL, SW15 2UE, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This SW15 2UE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW15 postcode area, which has experienced 486 crimes and a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW15 2UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 2UE, encompassing approximately 4725 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW15 2UE area, explore the SW15 2UE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SW15 2UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • West Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Melrose Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL, SW15 2UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.25400.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.48-22.22%
Other theft61.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Shoplifting30.63200.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.50350.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.9040.00%
Public order31.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-83.33%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.27-28.57%
Public order51.0666.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4866.67%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Public order30.85200.00%
Other theft30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.63-40.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.930.00%
Vehicle crime51.69150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-50.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order20.42100.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.690.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 2UE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. West Hill
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Linstead Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arnal Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Redgate Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Lytton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rusholme Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Chepstow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Carlton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1