BESSBOROUGH ROAD, SW15 4BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 4BG

BESSBOROUGH ROAD, SW15 4BG, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This SW15 4BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW15 postcode area, which has experienced 388 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW15 4BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 4BG, encompassing approximately 5462 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW15 4BG area, explore the SW15 4BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW15 4BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hersham Close with total crimes: 9
  • Highcross Way with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

BESSBOROUGH ROAD, SW15 4BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.9017.65%
Anti-social behaviour183.66-10.00%
Drugs53.300.00%
Public order50.9225.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Other theft40.9233.33%
Shoplifting30.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.7025.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.6688.89%
Public order43.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.73-25.00%
Other theft30.55-40.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.9833.33%
Violence and sexual offences92.93-57.14%
Public order81.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.46133.33%
Other theft51.28400.00%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.6931.25%
Anti-social behaviour123.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Public order20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.60-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour162.93-11.11%
Other theft52.93-16.67%
Public order40.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-77.78%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.27-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour183.48125.00%
Vehicle crime93.30200.00%
Other theft61.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.10-58.33%
Public order40.920.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.200.00%
Other theft61.460.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202417
January 20249
December 202321
November 202316
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202420
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 4BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hersham Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highcross Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dilton Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Fontley Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holybourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Breamore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Medfield Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Horndean Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Ibsley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Laverstoke Gardens
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Ponsonby Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Shawford Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Durford Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Roma Read Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Farlington Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Petersfield Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Alton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1