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

Overview of Crime in SW15 2UL

WEST HILL, SW15 2UL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population. This SW15 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 2UL, encompassing approximately 4161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SW15 2UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Way with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • West Hill with total crimes: 4

WEST HILL, SW15 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1113.46175.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.64-23.08%
Other theft82.40700.00%
Public order61.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.4425.00%
Shoplifting41.20300.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8944.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.160.00%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.73-10.00%
Vehicle crime42.1633.33%
Shoplifting40.96300.00%
Other theft30.96-40.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-62.50%
Burglary10.72-80.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.37233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.4014.29%
Other theft51.92150.00%
Burglary51.20-50.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary107.69233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.68100.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.72-70.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.3775.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.3642.86%
Burglary32.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.6514.29%
Violence and sexual offences71.92-36.36%
Burglary61.68100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.640.00%
Burglary31.680.00%
Other theft30.720.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodlands Way
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. West Hill
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Normanby Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1