WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SW15 6RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW15 6RJ

WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SW15 6RJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.96 per 1,000 population. This SW15 6RJ 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 6RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW15 6RJ, encompassing approximately 6810 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW15 6RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cortis Road with total crimes: 6
  • Innes Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Pullman Gardens with total crimes: 2

WESTLEIGH AVENUE, SW15 6RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9612.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.3220.00%
Burglary40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Public order10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.38700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.170.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft20.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.708.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-50.00%
Burglary20.44-33.33%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.17100.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.8727.27%
Violence and sexual offences92.06-30.77%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Burglary30.44200.00%
Public order30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs20.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1444.44%
Anti-social behaviour111.9122.22%
Drugs41.62300.00%
Vehicle crime40.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.15-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.320.00%
Burglary71.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20248
March 20241
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202314
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW15 6RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cortis Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Innes Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pullman Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Carslake Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hayward Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pipit Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Whitnell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cherrywood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gwendolen Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Granard Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Castello Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Genoa Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Putney Heath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tildesley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1