LONGWOOD DRIVE, SW15 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 5DL

LONGWOOD DRIVE, SW15 5DL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.98 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5DL, encompassing approximately 5258 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW15 5DL area, explore the SW15 5DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SW15 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hersham Close with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Roma Read Close with total crimes: 6

LONGWOOD DRIVE, SW15 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.9837.50%
Violence and sexual offences164.186.67%
Shoplifting73.04133.33%
Other theft61.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14300.00%
Public order30.76-62.50%
Other crime10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-83.33%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.22-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.047.14%
Public order82.8560.00%
Burglary61.5250.00%
Drugs41.140.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Shoplifting30.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.6511.11%
Violence and sexual offences143.80-17.65%
Public order52.66150.00%
Shoplifting40.95-20.00%
Burglary40.76-20.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.60125.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.42-32.00%
Burglary53.23150.00%
Shoplifting50.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Other theft30.57200.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.51316.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.75-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.52150.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Other theft10.38-83.33%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.47-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences61.71-68.42%
Other theft61.14-25.00%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.610.00%
Other theft83.230.00%
Vehicle crime81.520.00%
Public order51.520.00%
Burglary40.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202420
January 202418
December 20238
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 202414
January 202417
December 202325
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hersham Close
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Roma Read Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Holybourne Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Shawford Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harbridge Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bader Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Grosse Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Medfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Laverstoke Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Angel Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Ellisfield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Benkart Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Highdown Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Dover Park Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Telegraph Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Roehampton High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ponsonby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Farlington Place
    Total1
    Robbery1