PENWITH ROAD, SW18 4PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4PX

PENWITH ROAD, SW18 4PX, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4PX 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 4PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4PX, encompassing approximately 7482 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW18 4PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durnsford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Groton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5

PENWITH ROAD, SW18 4PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.557.69%
Anti-social behaviour101.87-44.44%
Vehicle crime61.3450.00%
Other theft50.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67150.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.01125.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.4130.00%
Vehicle crime41.74-69.23%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Other theft20.27-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime137.8930.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.34-20.00%
Other theft81.070.00%
Public order41.07-20.00%
Burglary40.53-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.09-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour101.8725.00%
Vehicle crime101.3425.00%
Other theft81.34-11.11%
Burglary71.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.9466.67%
Public order50.670.00%
Drugs50.67150.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8941.67%
Other theft92.270.00%
Vehicle crime81.20700.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.07-46.67%
Public order51.07150.00%
Burglary30.67-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.40-62.50%
Shoplifting20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Drugs20.27100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.8266.67%
Burglary142.00600.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.87-14.29%
Other theft91.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2014.29%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Public order20.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.27-90.91%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.757.69%
Vehicle crime111.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.47-50.00%
Other theft91.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.20600.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Drugs20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.410.00%
Vehicle crime111.740.00%
Other theft61.470.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Shoplifting30.400.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20231
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 202314
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
April 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Durnsford Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Groton Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Hanford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thornsett Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Astonville Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Acuba Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Durnsford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bodmin Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Ravensbury Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Arragon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garratt Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Wolseley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trewint Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Summerley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dawlish Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gordondale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Duntshill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Haldane Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St John'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Willow Tree Close
    Total1
    Other theft1