BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW17 7AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 7AT

BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW17 7AT, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This SW17 7AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW17 postcode area, which has experienced 621 crimes and a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW17 7AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 7AT, encompassing approximately 10582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 7AT area, explore the SW17 7AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SW17 7AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Noyna Road with total crimes: 6

BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW17 7AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences172.08-22.73%
Shoplifting131.61550.00%
Other theft81.2360.00%
Vehicle crime70.7616.67%
Public order50.6625.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3850.00%
Theft from the person30.28200.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour337.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.120.00%
Vehicle crime62.080.00%
Other theft50.57400.00%
Burglary40.470.00%
Public order40.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.09-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.610.00%
Vehicle crime121.230.00%
Other theft101.130.00%
Shoplifting90.940.00%
Public order40.850.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.09-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.0735.29%
Shoplifting112.17-15.38%
Other theft91.04-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.85-10.00%
Robbery70.8575.00%
Public order70.660.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57200.00%
Vehicle crime50.57-61.54%
Drugs40.47100.00%
Theft from the person40.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.38200.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.69-32.00%
Shoplifting131.61550.00%
Vehicle crime131.23116.67%
Other theft101.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.94-52.38%
Public order70.94-12.50%
Burglary60.66200.00%
Theft from the person60.57200.00%
Robbery40.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-66.67%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.0778.57%
Anti-social behaviour212.365.00%
Other theft101.98-16.67%
Robbery80.94700.00%
Public order80.76-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.76-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.5750.00%
Drugs40.57300.00%
Burglary20.38-66.67%
Shoplifting20.19-71.43%
Theft from the person20.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.64-9.09%
Vehicle crime161.8977.78%
Violence and sexual offences141.51-6.67%
Other theft121.3271.43%
Public order111.1357.14%
Shoplifting71.0440.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Theft from the person50.57400.00%
Bicycle theft40.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.38300.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.420.00%
Other theft70.850.00%
Public order70.660.00%
Bicycle theft60.660.00%
Burglary60.570.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Drugs40.470.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202433
April 202417
January 20249
December 202310
November 202321
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20249
January 202411
December 202313
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
April 202413
January 202423
December 202317
November 202325
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202412
January 20245
December 202313
November 20236
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 7AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Noyna Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Balham High Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drakefield Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Louisville Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chetwode Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ashdown Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Tooting Bec
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Romberg Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Manville Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ritherdon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Langroyd Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fircroft Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Hosack Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Boundaries Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Rowfant Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Manville Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Streathbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Elmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wontner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Trinity Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Netherfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Foulser Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Appledore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1