SW18 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1LJ

SW18 1LJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1LJ, encompassing approximately 3502 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SW18 1LJ 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

SW18 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft811.42700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.28-22.22%
Vehicle crime72.0075.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.57100.00%
Vehicle crime41.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.140.00%
Other theft42.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-57.14%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.56350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.57133.33%
Burglary32.00-50.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-72.73%
Vehicle crime30.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-71.43%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.1457.14%
Violence and sexual offences73.1475.00%
Vehicle crime42.00-20.00%
Burglary31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

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 behaviour78.850.00%
Burglary52.000.00%
Other theft51.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20249
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 1LJ 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. 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. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Arnal Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Penrith Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1