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

Overview of Crime in SW18 1RW

WEST HILL, SW18 1RW, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This SW18 1RW 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 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 1RW, encompassing approximately 5705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SW18 1RW 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
  • West Hill with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL, SW18 1RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.76125.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.16-20.00%
Public order72.1040.00%
Vehicle crime61.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05400.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.8415.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.630.00%
Public order51.40-28.57%
Burglary30.88-62.50%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.35-50.00%
Other theft20.35-60.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8244.44%
Anti-social behaviour82.28-38.46%
Burglary81.4060.00%
Public order71.4075.00%
Other theft51.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88150.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Drugs30.70-40.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.76-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences92.28-18.18%
Vehicle crime61.58100.00%
Burglary51.0566.67%
Other theft50.8866.67%
Drugs50.8825.00%
Public order40.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.115.56%
Violence and sexual offences113.3322.22%
Drugs41.9333.33%
Public order30.7050.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Burglary30.53-50.00%
Other theft30.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.2238.46%
Violence and sexual offences93.16-35.71%
Burglary61.5850.00%
Other theft51.0525.00%
Vehicle crime50.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8825.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.450.00%
Public order52.280.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Other theft40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202415
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 20248
January 20248
December 202313
November 202319
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 1RW 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. West Hill
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Galveston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Newton'S Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Carter'S Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavalry Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Buckhold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dutch Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hardwick'S Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mexfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oakhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Schubert Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Woodlawn Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Manfred Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ringford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Broomhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Amerland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1