SW18 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4AU

SW18 4AU, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.50 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4AU 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 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4AU, encompassing approximately 10222 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 4AU area, explore the SW18 4AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW18 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25

SW18 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.5047.62%
Anti-social behaviour303.0320.00%
Shoplifting152.93150.00%
Burglary131.471200.00%
Vehicle crime101.27900.00%
Other theft100.98400.00%
Bicycle theft90.980.00%
Theft from the person50.88400.00%
Public order40.4933.33%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour256.55-35.90%
Violence and sexual offences212.455.00%
Shoplifting62.05-62.50%
Drugs30.59200.00%
Public order30.29-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.29200.00%
Other theft20.29-77.78%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.10-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.0377.27%
Violence and sexual offences203.825.26%
Shoplifting161.9677.78%
Bicycle theft101.5766.67%
Vehicle crime100.980.00%
Other theft90.98-35.71%
Public order70.8816.67%
Burglary40.68-71.43%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.10-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.9437.50%
Violence and sexual offences192.15-26.92%
Burglary141.86-6.67%
Other theft141.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.379.09%
Vehicle crime101.17-23.08%
Shoplifting90.98125.00%
Drugs60.88100.00%
Bicycle theft60.5950.00%
Public order60.59-33.33%
Robbery20.59-83.33%
Theft from the person20.20-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.33-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour162.54-38.46%
Burglary151.57114.29%
Vehicle crime131.478.33%
Robbery121.27500.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.17120.00%
Public order91.0880.00%
Theft from the person70.88133.33%
Other theft60.68-45.45%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.39-42.86%
Drugs30.39-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.1510.71%
Anti-social behaviour263.03-38.10%
Vehicle crime122.54-47.83%
Other theft111.17-31.25%
Burglary71.08-22.22%
Shoplifting70.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-16.67%
Public order50.49-37.50%
Drugs40.490.00%
Theft from the person30.39-50.00%
Robbery20.29-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4216.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.110.00%
Vehicle crime232.740.00%
Other theft162.250.00%
Bicycle theft91.570.00%
Burglary90.880.00%
Public order80.880.00%
Shoplifting70.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Robbery60.590.00%
Theft from the person60.590.00%
Drugs40.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
April 202420
January 202419
December 202326
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202323

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202416
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202439
January 202422
December 202316
November 202326
October 202342

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20249
January 202414
December 20236
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20244
January 202414
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 202312
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 202410
January 20246
December 20234
October 20239

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total29
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary4
    Bicycle theft4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Westdean Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Vermont Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Twilley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Church Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. College Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Borrodaile Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Aslett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Delia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Esparto Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Iron Mill Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Iron Mill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Allfarthing Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Treport Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ridgmount Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Aspley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1