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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5HS

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 5HS, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5HS 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 5HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5HS, encompassing approximately 7344 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 5HS area, explore the SW18 5HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

SW18 5HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Haldon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Melrose Road with total crimes: 3

WEST HILL ROAD, SW18 5HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.31-9.09%
Vehicle crime81.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.0916.67%
Other theft50.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6833.33%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5050.00%
Vehicle crime60.82500.00%
Public order40.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54200.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.27266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-42.86%
Other theft40.5433.33%
Burglary20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.14-83.33%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.9550.00%
Burglary60.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.82-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences30.6850.00%
Public order30.4150.00%
Other theft30.4150.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary94.22350.00%
Vehicle crime81.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-60.00%
Other theft20.27100.00%
Public order20.27100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.9566.67%
Vehicle crime40.68-42.86%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%
Public order10.14-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.490.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.950.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Haldon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broomhill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lebanon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Southfields Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1