SW18 1JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1JA

SW18 1JA, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW18 postcode area, which has experienced 442 crimes and a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW18 1JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1JA, encompassing approximately 8414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 1JA area, explore the SW18 1JA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-36.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SW18 1JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

SW18 1JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.8335.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.21-36.11%
Burglary102.73233.33%
Public order81.190.00%
Shoplifting70.95133.33%
Other theft60.83200.00%
Vehicle crime60.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7166.67%
Drugs50.59400.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Theft from the person40.48300.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.755.88%
Violence and sexual offences204.2817.65%
Public order82.3833.33%
Burglary30.95-50.00%
Shoplifting30.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson30.36200.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%
Other theft20.24-50.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3411.8821.43%
Violence and sexual offences174.04-10.53%
Vehicle crime162.02166.67%
Public order61.90-53.85%
Burglary60.71-45.45%
Shoplifting50.71150.00%
Bicycle theft50.5966.67%
Other theft40.59-60.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.19-24.32%
Violence and sexual offences193.33-44.12%
Public order132.2644.44%
Criminal damage and arson121.549.09%
Burglary111.4357.14%
Other theft101.310.00%
Vehicle crime61.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Drugs30.36-66.67%
Theft from the person20.36-66.67%
Robbery20.24-75.00%
Shoplifting20.24-71.43%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3718.185.71%
Violence and sexual offences344.4030.77%
Vehicle crime124.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.43120.00%
Other theft101.31-23.08%
Drugs91.1950.00%
Public order91.070.00%
Robbery81.0733.33%
Burglary70.95-41.67%
Shoplifting70.830.00%
Theft from the person60.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.7150.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3515.5740.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.168.33%
Other theft133.090.00%
Burglary121.5471.43%
Public order91.4380.00%
Vehicle crime91.07-50.00%
Shoplifting71.0740.00%
Drugs60.83200.00%
Robbery60.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-44.44%
Bicycle theft20.59-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2514.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.970.00%
Vehicle crime182.850.00%
Other theft132.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.540.00%
Burglary71.070.00%
Bicycle theft70.830.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Shoplifting50.590.00%
Theft from the person40.590.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202416
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202417
January 202419
December 202334
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202436
April 202434
January 202428
December 202337
November 202335
October 202325

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 1JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wandsworth High Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Enterprise Way
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Smugglers Way
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Church Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Newton'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ferrier Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. All Saints Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Old York Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ram Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Tonsley Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Armoury Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Northfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Osiers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oakhill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Eastfields Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1