SW18 5QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 5QL

SW18 5QL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5QL 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 5QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5QL, encompassing approximately 5463 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW18 5QL area, explore the SW18 5QL 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 (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW18 5QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Morris Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Melrose Road with total crimes: 3

SW18 5QL 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5942.86%
Vehicle crime91.83200.00%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-20.00%
Shoplifting30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8440.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28150.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other theft20.37100.00%
Public order20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Public order20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.490.00%
Burglary51.2825.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-25.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1316.67%
Vehicle crime51.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-20.00%
Burglary40.730.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.580.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.100.00%
Other theft40.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pulborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Sutherland Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. West Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Linstead Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arnal Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. West Hill Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cromer Villas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coldstream Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Valonia Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Strathan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Whitefield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1