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

Overview of Crime in SW18 1LH

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 1LH, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1LH, encompassing approximately 3751 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW18 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • West Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Schubert Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime911.73125.00%
Other theft82.40700.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Shoplifting31.07200.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6014.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-57.14%
Burglary30.80-40.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.8075.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.87133.33%
Burglary51.87-37.50%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary86.40166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-69.23%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.8085.71%
Violence and sexual offences93.47125.00%
Bicycle theft32.40200.00%
Burglary30.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-60.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.000.00%
Burglary51.870.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.330.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. West Hill
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Normanby Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1