WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1LE

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 1LE, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1LE, encompassing approximately 7017 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW18 1LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Schubert Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 1LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7038.46%
Vehicle crime72.570.00%
Other theft61.00500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.860.00%
Drugs40.710.00%
Public order30.57-66.67%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.13-13.33%
Public order91.8580.00%
Vehicle crime71.28600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.86400.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-16.67%
Public order50.71-16.67%
Other theft40.710.00%
Burglary20.57-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5628.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.28133.33%
Burglary71.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.00100.00%
Public order60.86100.00%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Vehicle crime30.57-66.67%
Drugs20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.84200.00%
Burglary81.28700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.140.00%
Drugs51.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Other theft30.4350.00%
Public order30.43200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences71.4340.00%
Drugs41.00100.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-57.14%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.710.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Other theft40.570.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202415
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1