ELMFIELD ROAD, SW17 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 8AN

ELMFIELD ROAD, SW17 8AN, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.58 per 1,000 population. This SW17 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 8AN, encompassing approximately 5832 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 8AN area, explore the SW17 8AN 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)

SW17 8AN 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

ELMFIELD ROAD, SW17 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3220.58255.56%
Anti-social behaviour185.49-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences173.09-26.09%
Other theft122.91100.00%
Burglary112.0622.22%
Vehicle crime81.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37150.00%
Bicycle theft40.8633.33%
Robbery40.6933.33%
Theft from the person40.6933.33%
Public order40.69-20.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

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 offences2315.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.940.00%
Burglary93.770.00%
Shoplifting91.540.00%
Other theft61.54500.00%
Public order51.0366.67%
Vehicle crime50.86400.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Robbery30.51200.00%
Theft from the person30.51200.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 order31.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.17-80.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

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 offences62.91-77.78%
Drugs51.030.00%
Public order40.86-60.00%
Other theft10.69-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.20575.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.630.00%
Shoplifting152.910.00%
Vehicle crime122.570.00%
Other theft112.060.00%
Public order101.89100.00%
Burglary91.710.00%
Theft from the person51.54150.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Robbery20.34-60.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

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 order52.91-16.67%
Robbery50.86-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences40.86-73.33%
Theft from the person20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour2219.8910.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.77-28.57%
Shoplifting142.57-26.32%
Robbery132.40160.00%
Other theft112.2337.50%
Vehicle crime91.89-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.54100.00%
Burglary71.37-12.50%
Public order61.200.00%
Theft from the person41.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.89-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour203.60-16.67%
Shoplifting193.430.00%
Vehicle crime113.2622.22%
Burglary81.89100.00%
Theft from the person81.3714.29%
Other theft81.37-57.89%
Public order61.37-14.29%
Robbery51.03-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.69-20.00%
Drugs10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.3552.94%
Anti-social behaviour244.46-4.00%
Shoplifting194.1226.67%
Other theft193.2626.67%
Robbery133.260.00%
Vehicle crime92.23-30.77%
Theft from the person71.540.00%
Public order71.20-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.20150.00%
Bicycle theft50.86150.00%
Burglary40.86-42.86%
Drugs40.6933.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2520.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.290.00%
Other theft152.910.00%
Shoplifting152.570.00%
Vehicle crime132.570.00%
Public order112.230.00%
Burglary71.890.00%
Theft from the person71.200.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202417
January 202422
December 202320
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 202411
December 20238
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 20249
April 202415
January 202414
December 202319
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
May 20246
April 202427
March 20244
January 202415
December 202321
November 202326
October 202317

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 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
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 202413
December 20235
November 202313

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 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 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
April 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

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 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 8AN 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. Byrne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ashdown Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ravenstone Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 12. Bedford Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Carminia Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Balham Station Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Oakmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Little Dimocks
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ritherdon Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hosack Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boundaries Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rowfant Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Ethelbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rossiter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Cornford Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Manville Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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