HIGHDOWN ROAD, SW15 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 5BU

HIGHDOWN ROAD, SW15 5BU, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5BU 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 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5BU, encompassing approximately 5391 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW15 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cortis Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Toland Square with total crimes: 4

HIGHDOWN ROAD, SW15 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.31133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.60-36.36%
Other theft51.30400.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Public order20.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.9410.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.04-33.33%
Drugs51.110.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9442.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.85-10.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Other theft30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.85-36.36%
Burglary31.30-40.00%
Other crime30.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-60.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.38450.00%
Burglary52.0425.00%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.93-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-66.67%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.12-7.14%
Burglary42.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Public order30.5650.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 5BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cortis Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Toland Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Bader Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Laneway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. The Footpath
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pleasance Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cortis Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Grosse Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Benkart Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hobbes Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Henty Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Margaret'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tildesley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highdown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Dover Park Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Telegraph Road
    Total1
    Public order1