HARDWICKS SQUARE, SW18 4AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4AH

HARDWICKS SQUARE, SW18 4AH, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.78 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4AH 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 4AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4AH, encompassing approximately 9469 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 4AH area, explore the SW18 4AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW18 4AH area, visit the SW18 4AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW18 4AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23

HARDWICKS SQUARE, SW18 4AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.7842.31%
Anti-social behaviour313.91-13.89%
Shoplifting123.27100.00%
Burglary91.27800.00%
Other theft90.95350.00%
Bicycle theft80.950.00%
Drugs80.840.00%
Public order70.84-12.50%
Theft from the person60.74500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6366.67%
Vehicle crime40.53-20.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.50-26.53%
Violence and sexual offences263.8052.94%
Public order82.75-27.27%
Shoplifting60.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.53200.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Other theft20.21-77.78%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Burglary10.11-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4914.1588.46%
Violence and sexual offences175.17-37.04%
Shoplifting151.8066.67%
Public order111.58-8.33%
Other theft91.16-40.00%
Bicycle theft80.95100.00%
Vehicle crime70.8440.00%
Burglary70.74-56.25%
Drugs40.74-42.86%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour262.850.00%
Burglary162.7545.45%
Other theft151.6936.36%
Criminal damage and arson121.58-7.69%
Public order121.279.09%
Shoplifting91.2750.00%
Drugs70.95-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.53-20.00%
Theft from the person30.42-57.14%
Robbery10.32-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.47-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour263.48-36.59%
Vehicle crime152.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.58160.00%
Burglary111.37-26.67%
Public order111.1637.50%
Other theft111.160.00%
Robbery91.16125.00%
Drugs90.9580.00%
Theft from the person70.95133.33%
Shoplifting60.74-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4115.63-2.38%
Violence and sexual offences364.332.86%
Burglary153.8066.67%
Other theft111.58-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.16-44.44%
Public order81.06-11.11%
Shoplifting70.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-61.54%
Drugs50.5325.00%
Robbery40.53-33.33%
Theft from the person30.42-62.50%
Other crime20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.440.00%
Vehicle crime183.700.00%
Other theft171.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.800.00%
Bicycle theft111.370.00%
Public order91.160.00%
Burglary90.950.00%
Theft from the person80.950.00%
Shoplifting80.840.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
April 202417
January 202427
December 202333
November 202336
October 202335

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
October 202311

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20247
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 202412
December 202313
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202415
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20249
January 202415
December 202311
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 202315
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
April 202449
January 202426
December 202326
November 202341
October 202342

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 4AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wandsworth High Street
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary4
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Westdean Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Carter'S Yard
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Church Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Newton'S Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. College Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. All Saints Passage
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Fairfield Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Bush Cottages
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ram Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Armoury Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Osiers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oakhill Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Adelaide Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ericcson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1