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

Overview of Crime in SW15 5LD

WOKING CLOSE, SW15 5LD, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.92 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5LD, encompassing approximately 2748 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW15 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dowdeswell Close with total crimes: 9
  • Arabella Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Fairacres with total crimes: 5

WOKING CLOSE, SW15 5LD 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 behaviour1414.92-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.090.00%
Public order52.55150.00%
Other theft41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.73566.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.28-12.50%
Public order22.55100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.28-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1022.22%
Burglary44.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.55-43.75%
Burglary43.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.4650.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.19128.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.82-40.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.10-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-54.55%
Burglary21.82-60.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.000.00%
Burglary52.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20248
January 202411
December 20239
November 202316
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dowdeswell Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Arabella Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fairacres
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Priory Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rocks Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hospital
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ludovick Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Richmond Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Langside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Woking Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rockingham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Other crime1