MELODY ROAD, SW18 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 2QW

MELODY ROAD, SW18 2QW, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This SW18 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 2QW, encompassing approximately 7506 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW18 2QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garrick Close with total crimes: 4
  • Elsynge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

MELODY ROAD, SW18 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.3325.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.33-38.46%
Vehicle crime61.07200.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Burglary30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In August 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 offences134.0044.44%
Anti-social behaviour81.73-50.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-77.78%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime91.2028.57%
Other theft51.200.00%
Shoplifting40.670.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.60-50.00%
Other theft50.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-50.00%
Burglary30.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%
Robbery20.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.26200.00%
Vehicle crime142.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.8714.29%
Other theft81.0760.00%
Burglary51.07-28.57%
Robbery50.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime126.269.09%
Burglary71.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.93-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.93-37.50%
Other theft50.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.6750.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.190.00%
Vehicle crime111.600.00%
Other theft101.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.330.00%
Burglary61.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202416
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20247
December 202314
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
November 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Garrick Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elsynge Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. College Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Wandsworth Common West Side
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Fairfield Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Cricketers Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodwell Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Spanish Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. North Side Wandsworth Common
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Melody Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jessica Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Marshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ridgmount Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Aspley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Geraldine Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Rosehill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Lancaster Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tonsley Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Coleford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Fullerton Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Dighton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Dalby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1