SW18 4TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 4TH

SW18 4TH, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This SW18 4TH 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 4TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 4TH, encompassing approximately 9861 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 4TH area, explore the SW18 4TH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW18 4TH area, visit the SW18 4TH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-25.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SW18 4TH 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

SW18 4TH 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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour298.21-25.64%
Violence and sexual offences252.9419.05%
Public order82.54-11.11%
Shoplifting60.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.61-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.41300.00%
Other theft20.41-75.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Robbery10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.9877.27%
Violence and sexual offences213.95-22.22%
Shoplifting152.1366.67%
Bicycle theft101.52100.00%
Vehicle crime91.0128.57%
Public order90.91-10.00%
Other theft80.91-33.33%
Burglary50.81-66.67%
Drugs40.51-50.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.49-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour222.7415.79%
Burglary152.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.52-7.14%
Other theft121.3220.00%
Public order101.22-9.09%
Shoplifting91.01125.00%
Drugs80.910.00%
Vehicle crime70.81-46.15%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Theft from the person30.51-57.14%
Robbery20.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.40-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour192.84-34.48%
Burglary151.9315.38%
Criminal damage and arson141.52133.33%
Vehicle crime131.428.33%
Public order111.3222.22%
Other theft101.12-9.09%
Drugs81.0114.29%
Robbery80.81100.00%
Theft from the person70.81133.33%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%
Shoplifting40.51-42.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.89-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour293.45-27.50%
Burglary132.9444.44%
Vehicle crime121.32-47.83%
Other theft111.22-31.25%
Public order91.120.00%
Drugs70.9140.00%
Shoplifting70.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.71-57.14%
Robbery40.61-42.86%
Theft from the person30.41-62.50%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4018.8642.86%
Violence and sexual offences354.0645.83%
Vehicle crime233.5543.75%
Other theft162.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson141.6255.56%
Burglary91.4212.50%
Public order90.91-10.00%
Bicycle theft90.9150.00%
Theft from the person80.91100.00%
Shoplifting80.8133.33%
Robbery70.81250.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2813.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.840.00%
Vehicle crime162.430.00%
Other theft121.620.00%
Public order101.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.010.00%
Burglary80.910.00%
Bicycle theft60.810.00%
Shoplifting60.610.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202439
January 202422
December 202319
November 202329
October 202340
September 202328

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202421
January 202427
December 202328
November 202334
October 202335
September 202324

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202415
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20238
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 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 202312
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 202413
December 202314
November 20236
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202410
January 20245
December 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 202415
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238

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 4TH 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. St Ann'S Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Borrodaile Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Longstaff Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mapleton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Neville Gill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buckhold Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dutch Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wandsworth Plain
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hardwick'S Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Shoreham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ram Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. College Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Broomhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1