MELROSE ROAD, SW18 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1LX

MELROSE ROAD, SW18 1LX, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1LX, encompassing approximately 5955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW18 1LX 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
  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4

MELROSE ROAD, SW18 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.88120.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.8537.50%
Other theft51.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.840.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3714.29%
Vehicle crime51.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84150.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.8575.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.340.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-75.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.69-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Public order20.34100.00%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.17-66.67%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.87-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.0120.00%
Burglary51.0125.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7016.67%
Vehicle crime51.18-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour40.84-33.33%
Burglary40.67100.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.5428.57%
Violence and sexual offences61.5120.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.010.00%
Other theft41.01300.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In September 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 crime74.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.010.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 1LX 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. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pulborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Sutherland Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Arnal Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1