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

Overview of Crime in SW17 8NQ

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NQ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This SW17 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 8NQ, encompassing approximately 10922 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW17 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chasefield Road with total crimes: 13
  • Blakenham Road with total crimes: 8
  • Cowick Road with total crimes: 7

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, SW17 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour307.4257.89%
Violence and sexual offences222.7583.33%
Vehicle crime62.010.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Other theft40.37300.00%
Drugs40.37100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour193.7590.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.1050.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.75-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour101.37-47.37%
Vehicle crime40.92-66.67%
Burglary30.370.00%
Robbery20.27-50.00%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Other theft10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Public order10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.5946.15%
Violence and sexual offences191.745.56%
Vehicle crime121.74300.00%
Robbery41.10-50.00%
Other theft40.370.00%
Other crime30.3750.00%
Burglary30.2750.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%
Public order20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.6530.00%
Robbery81.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.37-66.67%
Public order30.2750.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.9441.18%
Anti-social behaviour102.20-23.08%
Vehicle crime90.9212.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-20.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%
Other theft20.18-33.33%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.3141.67%
Anti-social behaviour131.568.33%
Vehicle crime81.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.7366.67%
Drugs30.460.00%
Other theft30.27-25.00%
Burglary30.27200.00%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour124.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.100.00%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Other theft40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
April 202415
January 202419
December 202318
November 202324
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
April 202410
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chasefield Road
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Blakenham Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cowick Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Abbey Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Groomfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Idlecombe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Eswyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Rame Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Franciscan Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Okeburn Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barringer Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carlisle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Totterdown Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Birchwood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Mansard Beeches
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Chertsey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Vant Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avoca Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lessingham Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Derinton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lucien Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Moring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Elderfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Furzedown Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. B241
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Chillerton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Gorse Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1