SW15 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 5LF

SW15 5LF, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5LF, encompassing approximately 2370 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW15 5LF 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

SW15 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.34900.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.44-33.33%
Public order22.53100.00%
Drugs20.84-33.33%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

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 offences98.86-10.00%
Other theft33.8050.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9711.11%
Burglary44.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Public order10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.23-10.00%
Burglary53.8066.67%
Drugs32.110.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.54100.00%
Vehicle crime44.22300.00%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-83.33%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.810.00%
Burglary62.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 5LF 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. South Worple Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Rocks Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Woking Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Treen Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Elms
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1