WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 5HJ

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 5HJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.89 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5HJ, encompassing approximately 6940 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW18 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seymour Road with total crimes: 4
  • West Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Coliston Passage with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.8912.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.3040.00%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.29100.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-16.67%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.14-83.33%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime64.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.860.00%
Burglary30.58-62.50%
Public order30.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other theft20.290.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary85.47700.00%
Vehicle crime81.1560.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.150.00%
Public order40.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.29-33.33%
Robbery20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0366.67%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.43-57.14%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.14-50.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson115.4783.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.580.00%
Vehicle crime51.01-44.44%
Other theft40.7233.33%
Public order30.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.43-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime94.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.860.00%
Other theft30.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW18 5HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Seymour Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. West Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Coliston Passage
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Merton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Morris Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burr Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Longstaff Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Brathway Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Gatwick Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pulborough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1