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

Overview of Crime in SW18 2RQ

WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RQ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 population. This SW18 2RQ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SW18 2RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 17
  • Fitzhugh Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Vermont Road with total crimes: 3

WESTOVER ROAD, SW18 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences184.5938.46%
Vehicle crime62.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.69-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.5733.33%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

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 offences134.25-59.38%
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 offences287.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.220.00%
Other theft71.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 202412
January 20248
December 20231
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202432
February 20241
January 202410
December 202340
November 202325
October 202328

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20235

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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 2RQ 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. Vermont Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aslett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Delia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Melody Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Jessica Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heathfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westover Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Marshall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Iron Mill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Allfarthing Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. St Ann'S Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Earlsfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Geraldine Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rosehill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1