WATERMEADOW LANE, SW6 2RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW6 2RW

WATERMEADOW LANE, SW6 2RW, Hammersmith and Fulham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This SW6 2RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW6 postcode area, which has experienced 501 crimes and a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW6 2RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW6 2RW, encompassing approximately 8010 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW6 2RW area, explore the SW6 2RW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW6 2RW area, visit the SW6 2RW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)

SW6 2RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • The Boulevard with total crimes: 8
  • Stephendale Road with total crimes: 5

WATERMEADOW LANE, SW6 2RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.9927.78%
Vehicle crime92.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.12-47.06%
Public order41.120.00%
Other theft40.50-20.00%
Burglary30.50-50.00%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-60.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.12-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.2541.67%
Vehicle crime62.12-14.29%
Burglary60.7520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.750.00%
Other theft50.620.00%
Public order40.6233.33%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.50700.00%
Vehicle crime71.000.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Burglary50.620.00%
Theft from the person30.620.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.8657.89%
Anti-social behaviour163.75-30.43%
Vehicle crime142.0075.00%
Other theft111.75266.67%
Burglary51.37-54.55%
Drugs50.62150.00%
Public order40.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.50200.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.8627.78%
Violence and sexual offences192.875.56%
Burglary112.3757.14%
Vehicle crime81.3733.33%
Public order61.0020.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.24-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences182.25-10.00%
Burglary72.2516.67%
Vehicle crime60.87-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.750.00%
Other theft50.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-37.50%
Public order50.62-16.67%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2210.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.500.00%
Other theft81.000.00%
Vehicle crime81.000.00%
Burglary61.000.00%
Public order60.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
April 202412
January 202416
December 202323
November 202318
October 202322

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
April 20248
February 20241
January 202430
December 202319
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW6 2RW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. The Boulevard
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stephendale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. William Morris Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bridges Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Elbe Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tynemouth Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glenrosa Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gurney Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chatfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Molasses Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Ashcombe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wandsworth Bridge Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Oakbury Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Hamble Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rosebury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Furness Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cranbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Byam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Townmead Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Watermeadow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Kilkie Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Carnwath Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1