BESLEY STREET, SW16 6BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6BH

BESLEY STREET, SW16 6BH, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 736 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 6BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6BH, encompassing approximately 10210 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 6BH area, explore the SW16 6BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-58.62% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SW16 6BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Broadview Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rotherhill Avenue with total crimes: 4

BESLEY STREET, SW16 6BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.54108.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.45-58.62%
Vehicle crime111.18175.00%
Public order71.08-12.50%
Other theft60.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Shoplifting50.49400.00%
Burglary30.49200.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour296.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.840.00%
Public order81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Other theft30.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-94.74%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.860.00%
Vehicle crime131.370.00%
Public order51.270.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Other theft40.49100.00%
Robbery40.390.00%
Burglary30.39200.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.29-77.78%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3512.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime100.9842.86%
Other theft90.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.88-11.11%
Drugs50.78150.00%
Robbery40.49-20.00%
Public order40.39-55.56%
Burglary30.39-40.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.5463.64%
Violence and sexual offences161.7677.78%
Criminal damage and arson91.5750.00%
Public order90.88200.00%
Vehicle crime70.88-41.67%
Robbery50.6925.00%
Burglary50.49150.00%
Other theft40.49-33.33%
Drugs20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime125.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.18-42.11%
Violence and sexual offences91.08-62.50%
Other theft60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59-40.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Drugs40.39300.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Burglary20.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.350.00%
Vehicle crime141.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.370.00%
Other theft60.980.00%
Burglary60.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202429
April 202414
January 202410
December 202318
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
May 20241
April 202419
January 202418
December 202316
November 20239
October 202324

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 6BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carnforth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Leverson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Mitcham Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Eastwood Street
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penwortham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Estreham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rackham Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Aberfoyle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mantlet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Besley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Kettering Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Moyser Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Penrith Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eardley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Masters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Anvil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Welham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Dahomey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Fernthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Westcote Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Makers Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1