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

Overview of Crime in SW15 2UQ

WEST HILL, SW15 2UQ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This SW15 2UQ 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 2UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 2UQ, encompassing approximately 5772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW15 2UQ area, explore the SW15 2UQ 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)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SW15 2UQ 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 2UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime119.87175.00%
Other theft91.91350.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.56-27.27%
Public order61.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Shoplifting50.87400.00%
Burglary40.8733.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.910.00%
Public order41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.41700.00%
Other theft61.390.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.690.00%
Shoplifting40.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.17-90.91%

In January 2024, 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 offences116.58120.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9175.00%
Other theft61.21100.00%
Burglary31.04-57.14%
Public order30.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary75.0275.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-73.33%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other theft30.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.97114.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-40.00%
Burglary41.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.6933.33%
Shoplifting30.6950.00%
Other theft30.52-62.50%
Public order30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4525.00%
Other theft81.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-36.36%
Burglary61.21100.00%
Bicycle theft31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-40.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 202315
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 2UQ 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. 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. Ernshaw Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lytton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. East Putney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Chepstow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Carlton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1