WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD, SW18 1LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1LT

WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD, SW18 1LT, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1LT 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 1LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1LT, encompassing approximately 8599 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

SW18 1LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD, SW18 1LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.7947.06%
Anti-social behaviour72.91-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.81-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.7025.00%
Shoplifting50.58400.00%
Other theft50.580.00%
Drugs40.58300.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Public order20.23-80.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.70-5.56%
Public order101.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.160.00%
Vehicle crime70.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81300.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.12-75.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.09-11.11%
Other theft70.930.00%
Vehicle crime50.81-16.67%
Public order50.58-16.67%
Burglary40.58-60.00%
Shoplifting40.470.00%
Drugs20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-88.89%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary107.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.1680.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.0512.50%
Violence and sexual offences91.05-18.18%
Other theft71.0516.67%
Drugs60.8120.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-33.33%
Public order60.7020.00%
Theft from the person10.70-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary127.79500.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.40-31.25%
Vehicle crime91.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.05166.67%
Other theft60.9350.00%
Drugs50.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.58-37.50%
Public order50.580.00%
Theft from the person50.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1623.08%
Anti-social behaviour81.86-38.46%
Vehicle crime60.93-60.00%
Public order50.700.00%
Other theft40.58-42.86%
Drugs40.4733.33%
Shoplifting30.47-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-72.73%
Burglary20.35-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.12-80.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1511.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.510.00%
Other theft71.280.00%
Bicycle theft50.810.00%
Public order50.580.00%
Theft from the person50.580.00%
Robbery50.580.00%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
April 202418
January 20249
December 202311
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 202312
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1