SW15 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 4LW

SW15 4LW, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This SW15 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 4LW, encompassing approximately 5399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW15 4LW 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

SW15 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.7838.89%
Violence and sexual offences164.63-20.00%
Other theft82.96300.00%
Shoplifting61.48100.00%
Vehicle crime61.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1150.00%
Drugs20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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 offences2011.4817.65%
Anti-social behaviour183.70-18.18%
Drugs53.330.00%
Public order50.9325.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Shoplifting30.7450.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.1922.22%
Violence and sexual offences174.0788.89%
Public order43.15-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Other theft30.56-25.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.7438.46%
Violence and sexual offences93.33-55.00%
Public order71.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Drugs41.110.00%
Other theft40.74300.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.70-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.37-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%

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 offences168.52-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour162.96-20.00%
Other theft52.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.93-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-60.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.700.00%
Vehicle crime93.330.00%
Other theft61.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Public order40.930.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202422
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
April 202417
January 20249
December 202320
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243

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
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

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
September 20242
August 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 4LW 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Durford Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hyacinth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shawford Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petersfield Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Norstead Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dilton Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stoughton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Breamore Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Laverstoke Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Farlington Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Wanborough Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ibsley Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1