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

Overview of Crime in SW17 9BQ

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, SW17 9BQ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This SW17 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW17 9BQ, encompassing approximately 4644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

SW17 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Furzedown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Gracedale Road with total crimes: 3

BIRCHWOOD ROAD, SW17 9BQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.40266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.37-55.00%
Vehicle crime81.9414.29%
Other theft41.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.83150.00%
Vehicle crime74.3175.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-40.00%
Public order30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.38-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.72-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.08-33.33%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.61400.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.94200.00%
Robbery51.29-44.44%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.267.14%
Robbery93.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.43-75.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5527.27%
Vehicle crime83.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.72-14.29%
Robbery61.290.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Other theft30.65200.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.37-22.22%
Public order41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-33.33%
Burglary30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.940.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 20248
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 202315
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbey Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Furzedown Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Gracedale Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Carlisle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Birchwood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. West Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ribblesdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Moyser Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mansard Beeches
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lucien Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Moring Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lisle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elderfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clairview Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Brookview Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Pendle Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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