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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2FZ

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2FZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.50 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2FZ 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 2FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2FZ, encompassing approximately 9433 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 2FZ area, explore the SW8 2FZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)

SW8 2FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parry Street with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Vauxhall Bus Station with total crimes: 16

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.5037.93%
Anti-social behaviour354.24-16.67%
Theft from the person323.7128.00%
Other theft163.39433.33%
Burglary141.70133.33%
Robbery121.4871.43%
Shoplifting81.27700.00%
Bicycle theft70.85250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Vehicle crime50.6425.00%
Public order50.53-16.67%
Drugs20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.450.00%
Theft from the person253.070.00%
Robbery72.650.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Public order60.64500.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Other theft30.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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 offences20.21-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.842.38%
Violence and sexual offences364.565.88%
Theft from the person173.820.00%
Vehicle crime121.80300.00%
Other theft71.27-74.07%
Public order70.7440.00%
Burglary60.7420.00%
Bicycle theft50.64-28.57%
Drugs50.53-16.67%
Robbery20.53-60.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4216.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.45-35.85%
Other theft273.6042.11%
Theft from the person172.8613.33%
Bicycle theft71.800.00%
Drugs60.74500.00%
Burglary50.64-54.55%
Robbery50.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.53-50.00%
Public order50.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Shoplifting20.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5318.1339.47%
Anti-social behaviour285.62-40.43%
Other theft192.97-29.63%
Theft from the person152.01-28.57%
Burglary111.59175.00%
Robbery101.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.06100.00%
Public order101.0625.00%
Bicycle theft71.06250.00%
Vehicle crime50.740.00%
Drugs10.53-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4719.0814.63%
Violence and sexual offences384.9811.76%
Other theft274.0322.73%
Theft from the person212.865.00%
Robbery102.23-23.08%
Drugs81.0660.00%
Public order80.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Burglary40.53-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Shoplifting20.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4118.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.350.00%
Other theft223.600.00%
Theft from the person202.330.00%
Robbery132.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Burglary70.850.00%
Drugs50.740.00%
Public order50.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Shoplifting40.530.00%
Bicycle theft40.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202442
April 202443
January 202442
December 202328
November 202347
October 202341

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 147 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
April 202417
January 202417
December 202315
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20247
January 202427
December 202319
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202429
May 20242
April 202436
January 202434
December 202353
November 202338
October 202334

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237

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 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
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 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202412
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20247
January 20245
December 202310
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 2FZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parry Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. Vauxhall Bus Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 13. Langley Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 14. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1