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

Overview of Crime in SW17 8NG

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NG, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This SW17 8NG 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 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 8NG, encompassing approximately 12107 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SW17 8NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Cyprian'S Street with total crimes: 14
  • Chasefield Road with total crimes: 13
  • Blakenham Road with total crimes: 8

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.0020.69%
Violence and sexual offences282.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.31350.00%
Other theft80.74300.00%
Drugs70.66133.33%
Public order70.58600.00%
Burglary40.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.330.00%
Theft from the person30.33200.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour296.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.402700.00%
Burglary52.310.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Other theft20.250.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-95.65%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.952200.00%
Anti-social behaviour231.900.00%
Vehicle crime61.900.00%
Other theft60.500.00%
Theft from the person40.500.00%
Public order30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
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 offences10.08-96.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.2312.50%
Vehicle crime111.49120.00%
Other theft90.9180.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.74100.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Burglary40.4133.33%
Theft from the person40.33100.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.29-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour161.490.00%
Other theft51.32-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.41-54.55%
Robbery50.41150.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Public order20.17-66.67%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.104.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.15-23.81%
Vehicle crime111.3257.14%
Criminal damage and arson100.9166.67%
Other theft70.830.00%
Public order60.5820.00%
Burglary20.50-80.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.17-33.33%
Robbery20.17-33.33%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.08-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.060.00%
Burglary101.730.00%
Other theft70.830.00%
Vehicle crime70.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.580.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Theft from the person30.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202423
January 202418
December 202316
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20237

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202427
December 202318
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
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 8NG 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. Chasefield Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 3. Blakenham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cowick Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Defoe Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Groomfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Upper Tooting Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lynwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Eswyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 10. Kellino Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Herlwyn Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Topsham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Franciscan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Okeburn Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barringer Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Longmead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Totterdown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Ashvale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Ruislip Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hereward Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hillbrook Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Romberg Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Brudenell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Chertsey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Price Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ravenfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Avoca Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lessingham Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Derinton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lucien Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1