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

Overview of Crime in SW15 2UJ

WEST HILL, SW15 2UJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.14 per 1,000 population. This SW15 2UJ 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 2UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 2UJ, encompassing approximately 3850 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SW15 2UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Woodlands Way with total crimes: 6
  • Mexfield Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL, SW15 2UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1438.46%
Vehicle crime94.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3440.00%
Public order71.820.00%
Other theft71.82600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.82-25.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.3860.00%
Public order72.0816.67%
Vehicle crime61.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56400.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.39-7.14%
Public order63.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Other theft31.04-40.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.9955.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.64-40.00%
Public order61.5650.00%
Other theft51.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Vehicle crime41.30-20.00%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Drugs31.04-25.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.69-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.60-10.00%
Burglary62.34100.00%
Vehicle crime51.5666.67%
Public order41.30100.00%
Drugs41.0433.33%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.43140.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.120.00%
Other theft42.6033.33%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Burglary30.78-50.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.91-9.09%
Burglary62.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.30400.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.860.00%
Other theft32.080.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodlands Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Normanby Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1