ALTON ROAD, SW15 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 4LJ

ALTON ROAD, SW15 4LJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This SW15 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 4LJ, encompassing approximately 4858 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW15 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hersham Close with total crimes: 13
  • Fontley Way with total crimes: 8
  • Roma Read Close with total crimes: 6

ALTON ROAD, SW15 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.1741.18%
Violence and sexual offences164.94-15.79%
Other theft83.29300.00%
Vehicle crime61.65200.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Drugs20.62-60.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.9118.75%
Anti-social behaviour173.91-19.05%
Drugs53.500.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

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 behaviour219.8831.25%
Violence and sexual offences164.3277.78%
Vehicle crime33.2950.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Public order20.41-71.43%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

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 behaviour1610.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.29-47.06%
Public order71.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44150.00%
Drugs41.030.00%
Other theft40.82300.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.416.25%
Anti-social behaviour123.50-25.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

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 offences169.06-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour163.29-20.00%
Other theft43.2933.33%
Vehicle crime30.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour2012.97150.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.126.25%
Vehicle crime93.50125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-64.29%
Public order41.030.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.880.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
April 202421
January 202416
December 202312
November 202316
October 202320
September 20238

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202416
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 202317
September 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Hersham Close
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Fontley Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Roma Read Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Highcross Way
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holybourne Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Durford Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hyacinth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shawford Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petersfield Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Norstead Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dilton Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stoughton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Breamore Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Farlington Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Wanborough Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ibsley Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1