WOKING CLOSE, SW15 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 5LA

WOKING CLOSE, SW15 5LA, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5LA, encompassing approximately 2526 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW15 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dowdeswell Close with total crimes: 13
  • Rockingham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Arabella Drive with total crimes: 3

WOKING CLOSE, SW15 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.67800.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.12-33.33%
Public order22.37100.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.92-18.18%
Other theft33.5650.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0837.50%
Public order34.350.00%
Burglary31.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.48-46.67%
Burglary43.1733.33%
Public order31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.69150.00%
Burglary35.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.52-25.00%
Burglary22.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.40-75.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.170.00%
Burglary52.770.00%
Robbery41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dowdeswell Close
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rockingham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Arabella Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Burke Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Westwood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rocks Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Woking Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Treen Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. The Elms
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1