WEST HILL, SW18 1RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1RB

WEST HILL, SW18 1RB, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.89 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1RB 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 1RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1RB, encompassing approximately 8066 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 1RB area, explore the SW18 1RB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW18 1RB area, visit the SW18 1RB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW18 1RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Police Station with total crimes: 13

WEST HILL, SW18 1RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.8940.91%
Anti-social behaviour223.84-26.67%
Burglary102.73400.00%
Shoplifting71.24133.33%
Drugs70.870.00%
Public order70.87-30.00%
Other theft70.87250.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.740.00%
Theft from the person40.62300.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.2957.89%
Violence and sexual offences223.7222.22%
Public order102.7366.67%
Vehicle crime71.2440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87400.00%
Shoplifting30.62-25.00%
Other theft20.37-75.00%
Burglary20.25-71.43%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.79-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences182.3612.50%
Other theft82.23-33.33%
Burglary70.99-30.00%
Public order60.87-45.45%
Vehicle crime50.74-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.62150.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-90.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.78-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.73-38.46%
Other theft121.9833.33%
Public order111.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.360.00%
Burglary101.2442.86%
Vehicle crime81.24-20.00%
Theft from the person20.99-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.25-33.33%
Drugs20.25-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.6244.44%
Anti-social behaviour253.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson103.10150.00%
Vehicle crime101.2466.67%
Other theft91.240.00%
Public order91.1250.00%
Theft from the person71.120.00%
Burglary70.87-12.50%
Robbery70.87250.00%
Drugs70.8740.00%
Shoplifting60.87100.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.2734.62%
Violence and sexual offences184.3412.50%
Other theft92.23-30.77%
Burglary81.12-11.11%
Public order60.9950.00%
Vehicle crime60.74-53.85%
Drugs50.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-55.56%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2614.2618.18%
Violence and sexual offences163.22-30.43%
Other theft131.9844.44%
Vehicle crime131.6130.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6128.57%
Burglary91.12-10.00%
Bicycle theft81.1260.00%
Theft from the person50.9966.67%
Public order40.62-42.86%
Shoplifting30.5050.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Drugs30.37-50.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.850.00%
Burglary102.730.00%
Vehicle crime101.240.00%
Other theft91.240.00%
Public order71.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.870.00%
Drugs60.870.00%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
April 202418
January 202416
December 202326
November 202318
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
April 202419
January 202422
December 202325
November 202335
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wandsworth High Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Church Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Newton'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. All Saints Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Armoury Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Osiers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oakhill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1