SW18 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4LY

SW18 4LY, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4LY, encompassing approximately 7702 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW18 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Eton Close with total crimes: 5

SW18 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.30-18.18%
Other theft51.1766.67%
Shoplifting50.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Burglary20.26-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.6710.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.43-47.37%
Burglary61.30100.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-20.00%
Other theft30.52200.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour195.8458.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.47-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.30-16.67%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Burglary30.5250.00%
Shoplifting20.39100.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Other theft10.13-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.61118.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.12100.00%
Other theft91.56200.00%
Public order61.17100.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7825.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Burglary20.39-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8437.50%
Burglary71.4375.00%
Vehicle crime60.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.78-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.78100.00%
Other theft30.52-40.00%
Public order30.39200.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.97-35.29%
Vehicle crime101.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.30-46.67%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Burglary40.65-69.23%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-77.78%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.210.00%
Burglary131.950.00%
Vehicle crime101.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.300.00%
Other theft61.170.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202410
January 202424
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202419
January 202412
December 20236
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hanford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eton Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Atheldene Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Twilley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Farlton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Delia Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Esparto Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Lydden Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Duntshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lydden Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Haldane Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Willow Tree Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Treport Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1