CHERITON SQUARE, SW17 8AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 8AE

CHERITON SQUARE, SW17 8AE, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.82 per 1,000 population. This SW17 8AE 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 8AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 8AE, encompassing approximately 6658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (328.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)

SW17 8AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Balham High Road with total crimes: 5

CHERITON SQUARE, SW17 8AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3016.82328.57%
Anti-social behaviour174.51-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences162.55-30.43%
Other theft92.4080.00%
Vehicle crime91.3550.00%
Burglary81.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20150.00%
Bicycle theft40.75100.00%
Robbery40.60100.00%
Theft from the person40.6033.33%
Public order40.60-20.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.600.00%
Shoplifting73.450.00%
Vehicle crime61.05500.00%
Burglary50.900.00%
Public order50.7566.67%
Other theft50.75400.00%
Theft from the person30.75200.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Robbery20.30100.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 order31.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.15-80.00%
Other theft10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

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 offences62.55-77.78%
Drugs50.90400.00%
Public order40.75-50.00%
Other theft10.60-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.27575.00%
Vehicle crime144.050.00%
Shoplifting142.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.100.00%
Public order81.5060.00%
Other theft81.200.00%
Theft from the person41.20100.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Robbery20.30-60.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

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 order52.550.00%
Robbery50.75-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences40.75-71.43%
Theft from the person20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.9229.41%
Violence and sexual offences143.30-33.33%
Shoplifting122.10-33.33%
Robbery111.8083.33%
Other theft111.6583.33%
Vehicle crime101.65-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson81.50300.00%
Public order51.20-28.57%
Theft from the person40.75-33.33%
Burglary40.60-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.6033.33%
Drugs10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.62-19.23%
Shoplifting183.1528.57%
Anti-social behaviour172.70-34.62%
Vehicle crime112.5557.14%
Public order71.6540.00%
Other theft61.05-64.71%
Robbery60.90-45.45%
Theft from the person60.9020.00%
Burglary50.9066.67%
Bicycle theft30.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.2230.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.9036.84%
Other theft173.906.25%
Shoplifting142.55-6.67%
Robbery112.100.00%
Vehicle crime71.65-56.25%
Theft from the person51.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.75150.00%
Public order50.75-58.33%
Bicycle theft50.75150.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.87-31.03%
Violence and sexual offences193.00-24.00%
Other theft162.85-5.88%
Vehicle crime162.4045.45%
Shoplifting152.40150.00%
Public order122.25200.00%
Burglary61.80100.00%
Theft from the person60.900.00%
Drugs30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.30-71.43%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2918.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.360.00%
Other theft173.750.00%
Vehicle crime112.550.00%
Bicycle theft71.650.00%
Theft from the person61.050.00%
Shoplifting60.900.00%
Robbery50.900.00%
Drugs50.750.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Burglary30.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 202317
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
May 20246
April 202427
March 20244
January 202414
December 202321
November 202326
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311
September 20235

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20247
April 202414
January 202412
December 202318
November 202314
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
April 202410
January 202422
December 202317
November 202326
October 202320
September 202329

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
April 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 8AE 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. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Balham High Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Terrapin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Balham
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larch Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Byrne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Ashdown Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ravenstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 11. Bedford Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carminia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Balham Station Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Oakmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Little Dimocks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Manville Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ritherdon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Boundaries Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Rowfant Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Ethelbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cornford Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Manville Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bushnell Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Streathbourne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Childebert Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Elmfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hunter Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Pakenham Close
    Total1
    Burglary1