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

Overview of Crime in SW18 5RW

BALVERNIE GROVE, SW18 5RW, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This SW18 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW18 5RW, encompassing approximately 7572 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW18 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southfields with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hanford Close with total crimes: 5

BALVERNIE GROVE, SW18 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6033.33%
Vehicle crime91.5880.00%
Other theft81.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.06-22.22%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26100.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.190.00%
Public order51.19400.00%
Vehicle crime50.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Other theft30.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.40200.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour75.28133.33%
Vehicle crime70.920.00%
Public order60.92100.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.66-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.53-33.33%
Burglary30.53-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3437.50%
Burglary81.4514.29%
Vehicle crime71.06-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.92200.00%
Other theft50.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-25.00%
Public order30.4050.00%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.1528.57%
Violence and sexual offences81.190.00%
Burglary71.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-50.00%
Other theft40.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.53-60.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-84.62%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson136.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.060.00%
Vehicle crime71.060.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Public order20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Southfields
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hanford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Morris Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Replingham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Crowthorne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Balvernie Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pulborough Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Sutherland Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Pirbright Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Baulk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bowman Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brookwood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Seymour Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coliston Passage
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Coliston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lainson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hambledon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wimbledon Park Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Granville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Wincanton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1