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

Overview of Crime in SW17 8NF

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NF, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This SW17 8NF 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 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 8NF, encompassing approximately 12083 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW17 8NF area, explore the SW17 8NF 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 (26.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW17 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Cyprian'S Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Chasefield Road with total crimes: 13

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NF 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 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.5126.67%
Violence and sexual offences333.14-5.71%
Other theft122.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.99350.00%
Drugs70.7475.00%
Public order70.58600.00%
Theft from the person70.58250.00%
Burglary40.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.330.00%
Robbery30.3350.00%
Shoplifting20.25-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.533400.00%
Anti-social behaviour302.900.00%
Burglary52.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.452700.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.320.00%
Other theft112.070.00%
Theft from the person70.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.2660.87%
Anti-social behaviour213.0623.53%
Other theft141.74100.00%
Vehicle crime111.16120.00%
Shoplifting90.9180.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7420.00%
Theft from the person60.5050.00%
Burglary50.50150.00%
Robbery50.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Public order20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences236.62-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour171.900.00%
Other theft71.41-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.58-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-54.55%
Shoplifting50.41-37.50%
Robbery50.41150.00%
Theft from the person40.4133.33%
Public order40.33-20.00%
Burglary20.33-60.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.1928.57%
Anti-social behaviour172.98-22.73%
Vehicle crime111.4122.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.9183.33%
Other theft90.91-25.00%
Shoplifting80.7460.00%
Burglary50.66-50.00%
Public order50.41-28.57%
Theft from the person30.41-40.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery20.17-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.32-4.35%
Other theft121.8220.00%
Burglary100.990.00%
Vehicle crime90.8312.50%
Public order70.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.58100.00%
Robbery50.50150.00%
Shoplifting50.41-50.00%
Theft from the person50.4125.00%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences201.900.00%
Burglary101.660.00%
Other theft100.830.00%
Shoplifting100.830.00%
Vehicle crime80.830.00%
Public order50.660.00%
Theft from the person40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202430
April 202425
January 202421
December 202317
November 202317
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
May 20241
April 202428
March 20241
January 202437
December 202323
November 202336
October 202328
September 202320

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Cyprian'S Street
    Total14
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Chasefield Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 4. Blakenham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cowick Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Defoe Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Groomfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Undine Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Tooting Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lynwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Eswyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Kellino Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Herlwyn Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Topsham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Franciscan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Okeburn Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barringer Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Chertsey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Moffat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Price Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ravenfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Avoca Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1