WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 2RG

WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RG, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population. This SW18 2RG 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 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 2RG, encompassing approximately 7898 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW18 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 17
  • Fitzhugh Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Wandsworth Common West Side with total crimes: 2

WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.3035.71%
Vehicle crime52.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-75.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.43-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour81.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.093100.00%
Vehicle crime84.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.010.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-87.50%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.0628.57%
Other theft91.14125.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.14-77.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Robbery10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.7245.83%
Vehicle crime74.43-30.00%
Robbery50.890.00%
Other theft40.63100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Burglary20.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25100.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.20-4.00%
Vehicle crime103.04233.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-64.29%
Public order20.630.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Other theft20.25-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.160.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202432
February 20241
January 20248
December 202335
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 2. Fitzhugh Grove
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wandsworth Common West Side
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Melody Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Jessica Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westover Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Marshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Iron Mill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Allfarthing Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. St Ann'S Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Geraldine Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Rosehill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1