BIRCHWOOD ROAD, SW17 9BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW17 9BH

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, SW17 9BH, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.88 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9BH 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 9BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9BH, encompassing approximately 2755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW17 9BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pretoria Road with total crimes: 4
  • Furzedown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Pendle Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, SW17 9BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.88120.00%
Vehicle crime83.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.81-76.47%
Other theft41.45100.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Theft from the person21.09100.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.0670.00%
Vehicle crime106.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.63-37.50%
Public order41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.90-16.67%
Burglary31.81200.00%
Theft from the person21.09100.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.24-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.360.00%
Vehicle crime62.90200.00%
Other theft32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Robbery21.09-77.78%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.9738.46%
Robbery96.5350.00%
Public order53.2766.67%
Other theft41.810.00%
Bicycle theft31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73-80.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.5118.18%
Vehicle crime104.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.63-12.50%
Robbery62.54100.00%
Other theft42.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Drugs21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.990.00%
Vehicle crime82.900.00%
Public order52.900.00%
Burglary31.810.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
April 202410
January 20248
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20248
January 202412
December 202318
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW17 9BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pretoria Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Furzedown Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Pendle Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Penwortham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gracedale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Birchwood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. West Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Ribblesdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fayland Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Moyser Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mansard Beeches
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Moring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Lisle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Elderfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clairview Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Brookview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Woodnook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Furzedown Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. B241
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chillerton Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gorse Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spalding Road
    Total1
    Other theft1