BALVERNIE GROVE, SW18 5RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW18 5RU

BALVERNIE GROVE, SW18 5RU, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.57 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5RU 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 5RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5RU, encompassing approximately 7358 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW18 5RU Crime Hotspots

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

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

BALVERNIE GROVE, SW18 5RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime125.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.6342.86%
Anti-social behaviour91.36-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson31.22200.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.8110.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.95100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.27100.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.5342.86%
Violence and sexual offences71.36250.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-66.67%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Other theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Drugs10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.94133.33%
Vehicle crime60.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Burglary30.54-50.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Other theft20.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime85.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.0940.00%
Burglary60.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Public order30.41200.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.68-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson115.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.220.00%
Other theft41.090.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 202410
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 202311

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 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 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Replingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Melrose Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Crowthorne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Longfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longstaff Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pulborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Sutherland Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Burr Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Longstaff Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Jephtha Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Findon Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Limes Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Avening Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1