WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2FU

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2FU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.90 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2FU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW8 postcode area, which has experienced 503 crimes and a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW8 2FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2FU, encompassing approximately 8943 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 2FU area, explore the SW8 2FU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 2FU area, visit the SW8 2FU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-20.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW8 2FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parry Street with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3418.90-20.93%
Violence and sexual offences343.8036.00%
Theft from the person253.8025.00%
Other theft172.80466.67%
Burglary141.90180.00%
Robbery101.5766.67%
Shoplifting71.120.00%
Bicycle theft70.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Public order60.6750.00%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4313.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.810.00%
Theft from the person202.800.00%
Robbery62.240.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Public order40.45300.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.22-93.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4515.549.76%
Violence and sexual offences315.03-3.12%
Theft from the person153.47-11.76%
Vehicle crime131.68333.33%
Public order81.4533.33%
Other theft60.89-76.00%
Burglary60.6720.00%
Drugs50.67-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.56-42.86%
Shoplifting40.45-33.33%
Robbery20.45-60.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4117.7836.67%
Violence and sexual offences324.58-34.69%
Other theft253.5856.25%
Theft from the person172.8021.43%
Bicycle theft71.900.00%
Drugs60.78500.00%
Public order60.67-45.45%
Shoplifting60.67-14.29%
Burglary50.67-37.50%
Robbery50.56-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.56-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.56-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4918.9032.43%
Anti-social behaviour305.48-36.17%
Other theft163.35-38.46%
Theft from the person141.79-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.57120.00%
Public order111.2337.50%
Robbery91.23-10.00%
Burglary81.01166.67%
Bicycle theft70.89133.33%
Shoplifting70.7875.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Drugs10.56-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4719.6811.90%
Violence and sexual offences375.2615.62%
Other theft264.1423.81%
Theft from the person182.91-10.00%
Robbery102.01-16.67%
Public order81.1260.00%
Drugs70.8940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.78-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Shoplifting40.56-55.56%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft30.34-25.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.700.00%
Other theft213.580.00%
Theft from the person202.350.00%
Robbery122.240.00%
Shoplifting91.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Drugs50.670.00%
Public order50.560.00%
Vehicle crime50.560.00%
Bicycle theft40.560.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202443
April 202445
January 202441
December 202330
November 202347
October 202342

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
April 202415
January 202417
December 202314
November 202318
October 202320

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20246
January 202425
December 202316
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
May 20242
April 202431
January 202432
December 202349
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20232

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202413
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2FU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parry Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Trenchold Street
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nine Elms Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1