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

Overview of Crime in SW18 4JT

HARDWICKS SQUARE, SW18 4JT, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4JT 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 4JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4JT, encompassing approximately 9439 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-45.28% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SW18 4JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 10

HARDWICKS SQUARE, SW18 4JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour298.79-45.28%
Violence and sexual offences263.0744.44%
Public order82.75-27.27%
Shoplifting60.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.42200.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Other theft20.21-77.78%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Burglary10.11-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5315.04120.83%
Violence and sexual offences185.61-35.71%
Shoplifting151.9166.67%
Public order111.59-8.33%
Bicycle theft101.17100.00%
Other theft91.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime80.9560.00%
Burglary70.85-56.25%
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 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.97-4.00%
Burglary162.5433.33%
Other theft151.7036.36%
Criminal damage and arson121.59-20.00%
Public order121.279.09%
Shoplifting91.2750.00%
Drugs70.95-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.53-64.29%
Theft from the person30.53-57.14%
Robbery10.32-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.84-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour253.71-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson152.65150.00%
Vehicle crime141.5940.00%
Burglary121.48-20.00%
Public order111.2737.50%
Other theft111.17-8.33%
Robbery91.17125.00%
Drugs90.9528.57%
Theft from the person70.95133.33%
Shoplifting60.74-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.572.63%
Anti-social behaviour334.13-15.38%
Burglary153.5087.50%
Other theft121.59-29.41%
Vehicle crime101.27-56.52%
Public order81.06-11.11%
Drugs70.8575.00%
Shoplifting70.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.74-50.00%
Robbery40.64-42.86%
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 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3919.8139.29%
Violence and sexual offences384.1322.58%
Vehicle crime234.0327.78%
Other theft172.4413.33%
Criminal damage and arson121.8033.33%
Bicycle theft111.2757.14%
Public order91.17-18.18%
Theft from the person80.95100.00%
Shoplifting80.8533.33%
Burglary80.85-33.33%
Robbery70.85250.00%
Drugs40.74-42.86%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.280.00%
Vehicle crime182.970.00%
Other theft151.910.00%
Burglary121.590.00%
Public order111.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.170.00%
Bicycle theft70.950.00%
Drugs70.740.00%
Shoplifting60.740.00%
Theft from the person40.640.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202453
January 202424
December 202325
November 202333
October 202339
September 202328

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202418
January 202428
December 202335
November 202339
October 202338
September 202331

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 202323
September 202318

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20249
January 202415
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317
September 202315

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 202412
December 202315
November 20236
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20247
January 202416
December 202312
November 202315
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
October 202311
September 20237

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
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wandsworth High Street
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Church Row
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Mapleton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Newton'S Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Carter'S Yard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westdean Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Borrodaile Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckhold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dutch Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wandsworth Plain
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hardwick'S Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Shoreham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ram Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. College Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lancaster Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Osiers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Santos Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ringford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Broomhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1