SW18 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 2HJ

SW18 2HJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This SW18 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 2HJ, encompassing approximately 6032 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 2HJ area, explore the SW18 2HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW18 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Haydon Way with total crimes: 5
  • Lovetts Place with total crimes: 5
  • Usk Road with total crimes: 4

SW18 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour143.65-30.00%
Vehicle crime72.32600.00%
Shoplifting51.160.00%
Burglary40.83-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.66300.00%
Theft from the person40.66300.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.320.00%
Burglary62.320.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.17-75.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1510.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.490.00%
Other theft91.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.490.00%
Bicycle theft41.330.00%
Theft from the person40.660.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.33-33.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime138.12-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences122.160.00%
Other theft71.99-41.67%
Burglary71.1675.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-55.56%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime149.9575.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.3250.00%
Other theft121.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.99-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Burglary40.66-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary119.9583.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.8211.11%
Other theft81.66-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.33-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences81.33-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime149.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.820.00%
Other theft91.490.00%
Burglary61.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.990.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 202415
January 202413
December 202314
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
April 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 2HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Haydon Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lovetts Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Usk Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Louvaine Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garrick Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elsynge Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Podmore Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Petergate
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eltringham Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Nantes Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Cologne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wynter Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. St John'S Hill Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Rochelle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Wandsworth Common West Side
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Cricketers Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beverley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Spencer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Oberstein Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Woodwell Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Spanish Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. North Side Wandsworth Common
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Melody Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Jessica Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Geraldine Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lancaster Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Coleford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Fullerton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1