SW18 1RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 1RL

SW18 1RL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW18 postcode area, which has experienced 311 crimes and a crime rate of 4.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW18 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1RL, encompassing approximately 6815 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW18 1RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 10
  • Oakhill Place with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

SW18 1RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 behaviour199.54111.11%
Violence and sexual offences182.7912.50%
Public order92.6450.00%
Vehicle crime71.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03400.00%
Shoplifting30.73-25.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Burglary10.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.926.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.35-10.00%
Public order61.32-45.45%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.59100.00%
Burglary40.59-60.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft20.29-77.78%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.56-37.50%
Public order112.2083.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.61-44.44%
Burglary101.4766.67%
Other theft91.4728.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Drugs20.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime102.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.47100.00%
Other theft71.17-12.50%
Theft from the person61.030.00%
Burglary60.880.00%
Drugs60.8820.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Robbery40.88100.00%
Shoplifting40.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2412.0326.32%
Violence and sexual offences163.5223.08%
Other theft82.35-27.27%
Public order61.1750.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-45.45%
Burglary60.88-33.33%
Drugs50.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-55.56%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1914.0911.76%
Violence and sexual offences132.79-31.58%
Vehicle crime111.9137.50%
Other theft111.6157.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.6150.00%
Burglary91.3212.50%
Bicycle theft51.320.00%
Public order40.73-42.86%
Theft from the person40.5933.33%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Drugs30.44-40.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.790.00%
Burglary82.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.170.00%
Other theft71.170.00%
Public order71.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Drugs50.880.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202416
January 202415
December 202324
November 202316
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 20249
January 202410
December 202318
November 202324
October 202319
September 202317

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oakhill Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
  • 4. Church Row
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. West Hill
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Newton'S Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Carter'S Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buckhold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dutch Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wandsworth Plain
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hardwick'S Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mexfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Schubert Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Manfred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Ringford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Broomhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Amerland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1