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

Overview of Crime in SW18 2RQ

WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RQ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This SW18 2RQ 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 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 2RQ, encompassing approximately 8705 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-59.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW18 2RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Fitzhugh Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Bucharest Road with total crimes: 2

WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences134.25-59.38%
Anti-social behaviour81.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-66.67%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Drugs20.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.813100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.680.00%
Vehicle crime91.380.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Other theft40.570.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-90.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft105.17233.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.15-75.00%
Vehicle crime91.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.03700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.7060.00%
Vehicle crime94.59-10.00%
Robbery51.030.00%
Other theft30.570.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23100.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.11-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.43-10.71%
Vehicle crime102.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.15-40.00%
Other theft31.03-57.14%
Public order20.340.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.357.69%
Anti-social behaviour153.2250.00%
Other theft71.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.8066.67%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.11-66.67%
Drugs10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.990.00%
Burglary61.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 202412
January 20248
December 20231
November 20239
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 8 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
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202432
February 20241
January 202410
December 202340
November 202325
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20235

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Fitzhugh Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Bucharest Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cicada Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kershaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crieff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Marshall Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Ann'S Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jeypore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Wells Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Earlsfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Brocklebank Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kingham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Aslett Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Daphne Street
    Total1
    Drugs1