SW15 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 5LH

SW15 5LH, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5LH, encompassing approximately 2338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW15 5LH area, explore the SW15 5LH 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)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SW15 5LH 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
  • Priory Lane with total crimes: 4

SW15 5LH 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 Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.68-30.00%
Other theft65.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-28.57%
Public order42.14100.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Burglary20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%

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 behaviour2016.68900.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.55-22.22%
Burglary32.990.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 offences98.98-18.18%
Other theft33.8550.00%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.540.00%
Burglary34.70-40.00%
Drugs21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 offences1114.54-26.67%
Burglary54.7066.67%
Vehicle crime42.140.00%
Public order31.7150.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.25150.00%
Vehicle crime46.41300.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57-42.86%
Burglary21.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.830.00%
Burglary62.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.140.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 202315
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 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
November 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 5LH 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. Priory Lane
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rocks Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Hospital
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ludovick Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper Richmond Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Eleanor Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Langside Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Woking Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Rockingham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Sutherland Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1