SW18 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 2LJ

SW18 2LJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This SW18 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 2LJ, encompassing approximately 9963 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW18 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Westdean Close with total crimes: 6
  • Vermont Road with total crimes: 3

SW18 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.12160.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.3071.43%
Vehicle crime91.20200.00%
Shoplifting90.90350.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Burglary40.400.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.61-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.70-54.55%
Burglary40.5033.33%
Vehicle crime30.40-70.00%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.20-77.78%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Public order10.10-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour287.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.811000.00%
Vehicle crime101.100.00%
Shoplifting91.000.00%
Bicycle theft60.900.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Other theft40.500.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-90.91%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft125.72140.00%
Vehicle crime111.20-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences111.10-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.1025.00%
Shoplifting40.50300.00%
Robbery30.40-50.00%
Burglary30.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Public order20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.2235.71%
Vehicle crime151.91-6.25%
Robbery61.510.00%
Other theft50.60-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.5066.67%
Burglary40.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.40-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.40200.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime166.426.67%
Violence and sexual offences141.61-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.41-67.86%
Other theft90.90-10.00%
Burglary40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Public order30.30200.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.810.00%
Vehicle crime151.810.00%
Other theft101.510.00%
Burglary51.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202411
February 20241
January 202411
December 202319
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202428
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 202328

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20243
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Westdean Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Vermont Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. College Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Wandsworth Common West Side
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Borrodaile Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Aslett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Delia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Iron Mill Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Cricketers Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Melody Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jessica Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westover Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Marshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Iron Mill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Allfarthing Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. St Ann'S Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Treport Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Ridgmount Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Aspley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Geraldine Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Rosehill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1