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

Overview of Crime in SW18 1RT

WEST HILL, SW18 1RT, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1RT 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 1RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1RT, encompassing approximately 5480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SW18 1RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Mexfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Schubert Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL, SW18 1RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.0445.45%
Vehicle crime92.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-60.00%
Other theft61.090.00%
Drugs51.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Public order30.91-57.14%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.21150.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.74-26.67%
Public order72.0140.00%
Vehicle crime61.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09400.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.7515.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.740.00%
Public order51.09-28.57%
Burglary30.91-50.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
Other theft20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3144.44%
Public order72.3775.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.28-40.00%
Burglary61.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09150.00%
Other theft40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime40.73-42.86%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.03-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences91.8212.50%
Vehicle crime71.64133.33%
Burglary41.280.00%
Public order40.7333.33%
Drugs40.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.0321.43%
Violence and sexual offences83.1014.29%
Drugs41.4633.33%
Public order30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.550.00%
Burglary51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other theft30.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.550.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202415
January 202413
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20233

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
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mexfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Schubert Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Normanby Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Friars Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oakhill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Portinscale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1