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

Overview of Crime in SW17 7JG

BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW17 7JG, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.71 per 1,000 population. This SW17 7JG 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 7JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 7JG, encompassing approximately 5580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (255.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SW17 7JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Old Dairy Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Hildreth Street with total crimes: 7

BALHAM HIGH ROAD, SW17 7JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3219.71255.56%
Violence and sexual offences185.73-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour163.23-27.27%
Other theft112.87175.00%
Burglary81.970.00%
Theft from the person51.4366.67%
Vehicle crime50.900.00%
Robbery40.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Public order30.54-25.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.120.00%
Shoplifting93.940.00%
Burglary81.610.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Other theft40.72300.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Theft from the person30.54200.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.05-75.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Public order40.90-50.00%
Other theft10.72-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.771100.00%
Shoplifting154.300.00%
Vehicle crime102.690.00%
Other theft91.790.00%
Public order81.6160.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.430.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Theft from the person40.90100.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Robbery20.36-60.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.690.00%
Robbery50.90-70.59%
Theft from the person20.90-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.36-86.67%
Drugs10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1919.3526.67%
Robbery173.40466.67%
Violence and sexual offences153.05-11.76%
Shoplifting132.69-31.58%
Vehicle crime92.33-18.18%
Other theft91.61-10.00%
Burglary61.61-25.00%
Public order51.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-16.67%
Theft from the person40.90-42.86%
Drugs30.72200.00%
Bicycle theft20.54-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.175.56%
Violence and sexual offences173.40-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour153.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime112.69120.00%
Other theft101.97-44.44%
Burglary81.79100.00%
Theft from the person71.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2550.00%
Public order61.08-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.08-25.00%
Robbery30.54-72.73%
Drugs10.54-80.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.4060.00%
Shoplifting184.3020.00%
Other theft183.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.23-5.26%
Robbery113.23450.00%
Theft from the person71.970.00%
Public order71.25-30.00%
Drugs51.25400.00%
Vehicle crime50.90-50.00%
Burglary40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7233.33%
Bicycle theft40.72300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.820.00%
Other theft153.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.690.00%
Shoplifting152.690.00%
Public order102.690.00%
Vehicle crime101.790.00%
Theft from the person71.790.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
April 20247
January 202419
December 202315
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20249
April 202415
January 202413
December 202319
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
May 20246
April 202424
March 20242
January 202415
December 202317
November 202324
October 202315

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 202417
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting26
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Old Dairy Mews
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hildreth Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Balham High Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Balham
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larch Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ashdown Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Tantallon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ravenstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 12. Balham Station Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Oakmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Hosack Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Boundaries Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rowfant Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Hearnville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Childebert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Elmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wontner Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Trinity Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Pakenham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1