DOWDESWELL CLOSE, SW15 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 5RL

DOWDESWELL CLOSE, SW15 5RL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This SW15 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 5RL, encompassing approximately 2358 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SW15 5RL 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

DOWDESWELL CLOSE, SW15 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.15-42.11%
Public order44.66300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-50.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Drugs21.27-33.33%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1913.15850.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.06-25.00%
Drugs32.540.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.48-20.00%
Other theft33.3950.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
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 offences1010.6025.00%
Burglary44.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.87-20.00%
Burglary53.3966.67%
Drugs32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
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 offences1010.18100.00%
Vehicle crime44.24100.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-80.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.120.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 5RL 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. Hospital
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ludovick Walk
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Richmond Road West
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hertford Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Woking Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Rockingham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sutherland Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1