LONGSTAFF ROAD, SW18 4AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4AY

LONGSTAFF ROAD, SW18 4AY, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4AY 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 4AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4AY, encompassing approximately 7674 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW18 4AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

LONGSTAFF ROAD, SW18 4AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour113.2610.00%
Shoplifting101.43400.00%
Vehicle crime71.3075.00%
Other theft60.910.00%
Bicycle theft60.780.00%
Burglary50.78400.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3950.00%
Drugs30.39200.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.9525.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.95-23.08%
Vehicle crime41.30-42.86%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting20.39-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.26100.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.8644.44%
Anti-social behaviour131.6918.18%
Violence and sexual offences121.6920.00%
Other theft81.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.040.00%
Public order40.91-33.33%
Burglary30.52-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.39-25.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.8122.22%
Other theft101.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.3011.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Shoplifting91.170.00%
Burglary81.17-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.04-30.00%
Public order60.9120.00%
Drugs50.78150.00%
Bicycle theft40.65100.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.26-60.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary149.38600.00%
Vehicle crime101.8211.11%
Criminal damage and arson91.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.17-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.1728.57%
Public order51.17-16.67%
Other theft50.65-16.67%
Theft from the person50.6525.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.7310.53%
Vehicle crime92.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.17-61.11%
Other theft60.91-33.33%
Public order60.78-14.29%
Shoplifting60.780.00%
Theft from the person40.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-70.00%
Burglary20.39-75.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.26-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.480.00%
Vehicle crime182.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.350.00%
Other theft91.300.00%
Burglary81.170.00%
Public order71.040.00%
Shoplifting60.910.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20248
December 202314
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202413
January 20249
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202413
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 202318

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft4
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Vermont Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Twilley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mapleton Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Delia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Esparto Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Iron Mill Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1