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

Overview of Crime in SW15 4BL

BESSBOROUGH ROAD, SW15 4BL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This SW15 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 4BL, encompassing approximately 4709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW15 4BL 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
  • Dilton Gardens with total crimes: 5

BESSBOROUGH ROAD, SW15 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour173.82-19.05%
Drugs53.610.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.4677.78%
Vehicle crime33.4050.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Public order20.42-71.43%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.4116.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.97-30.77%
Public order71.91250.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Other theft40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.588.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.76-25.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.49-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences123.40-7.69%
Other theft42.55100.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.89137.50%
Violence and sexual offences134.030.00%
Vehicle crime92.76125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-64.29%
Public order41.060.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson149.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.760.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
April 202421
January 202414
December 202312
November 202316
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202416
January 20249
December 202313
November 202312
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 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
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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 4BL 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. Dilton Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Fontley Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holybourne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Breamore Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Horndean Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Ibsley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shawford Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Durford Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Roma Read Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Norstead Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Farlington Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Petersfield Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Alton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1