LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 8NA

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NA, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.19 per 1,000 population. This SW17 8NA 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 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 8NA, encompassing approximately 11646 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 8NA area, explore the SW17 8NA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)

SW17 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • St Cyprian'S Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.19-2.56%
Violence and sexual offences343.26-2.86%
Other theft192.921800.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.63400.00%
Theft from the person100.86400.00%
Public order80.86700.00%
Drugs70.69133.33%
Vehicle crime50.6066.67%
Shoplifting40.43-20.00%
Burglary30.34-50.00%
Robbery30.26200.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour398.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.353400.00%
Burglary63.010.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Public order10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.012600.00%
Other theft172.320.00%
Shoplifting111.460.00%
Theft from the person80.940.00%
Vehicle crime80.690.00%
Public order70.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-97.06%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.9321.43%
Anti-social behaviour282.920.00%
Shoplifting162.40128.57%
Other theft141.3727.27%
Vehicle crime81.2033.33%
Robbery70.6975.00%
Theft from the person70.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6020.00%
Public order60.5220.00%
Burglary50.52150.00%
Bicycle theft30.43200.00%
Drugs30.26200.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.93-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences282.40-24.32%
Other theft112.4022.22%
Shoplifting70.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.52-54.55%
Theft from the person50.4325.00%
Public order50.430.00%
Robbery40.43300.00%
Burglary20.34-66.67%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.2548.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.186.67%
Vehicle crime122.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.0357.14%
Other theft90.94-43.75%
Shoplifting80.770.00%
Burglary60.69-50.00%
Public order50.52-50.00%
Drugs40.43300.00%
Theft from the person40.34-33.33%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.580.00%
Other theft162.150.00%
Burglary121.370.00%
Public order101.030.00%
Shoplifting80.860.00%
Vehicle crime80.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.690.00%
Theft from the person60.600.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202439
April 202435
January 202428
December 202328
November 202332
October 202330

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
April 202417
January 202414
December 202311
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202411
January 202416
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
May 20241
April 202427
March 20241
January 202434
December 202328
November 202337
October 202325

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 8NA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Other theft7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Cyprian'S Street
    Total14
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Chasefield Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 5. Blakenham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cowick Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Noyna Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Defoe Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Groomfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 10. Upper Tooting Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lynwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Eswyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 13. Kellino Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Herlwyn Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Topsham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Franciscan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Okeburn Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Longmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Totterdown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Ashvale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Ruislip Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Hereward Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hillbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Romberg Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Brudenell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Moffat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Price Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ravenfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Avoca Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lessingham Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1