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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2HG

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2HG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 219 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.61 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2HG, encompassing approximately 6929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (64.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)

SW8 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vauxhall with total crimes: 19
  • Parry Street with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5131.6141.67%
Violence and sexual offences517.3664.52%
Anti-social behaviour317.36-27.91%
Other theft214.47162.50%
Robbery143.03-6.67%
Burglary122.02100.00%
Shoplifting111.73120.00%
Bicycle theft71.59250.00%
Public order71.01-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Other crime20.43100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4323.670.00%
Theft from the person366.211100.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.20933.33%
Robbery154.471400.00%
Public order102.16233.33%
Other theft81.44700.00%
Burglary61.150.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Shoplifting50.72400.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.16-40.00%
Theft from the person30.43-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.43-62.50%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103.90-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences81.44-78.95%
Public order51.15-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-94.12%
Robbery10.14-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4527.42542.86%
Anti-social behaviour406.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.771166.67%
Other theft175.48240.00%
Vehicle crime122.450.00%
Robbery111.73266.67%
Bicycle theft81.59700.00%
Public order81.15166.67%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs30.43-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs115.63120.00%
Theft from the person71.59-82.50%
Other theft51.01-86.84%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Public order30.43-70.00%
Robbery30.43-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences30.43-92.31%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.29-83.33%
Other crime10.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4131.0324.24%
Theft from the person405.9229.03%
Violence and sexual offences395.77-41.79%
Other theft385.6346.15%
Robbery165.48-38.46%
Public order102.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.44-30.00%
Burglary71.01-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.01-25.00%
Drugs50.8766.67%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6733.9228.85%
Anti-social behaviour339.67-29.79%
Theft from the person314.76-24.39%
Other theft264.47-38.10%
Robbery263.7536.84%
Public order143.75-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.02150.00%
Burglary101.44233.33%
Bicycle theft81.44300.00%
Drugs31.15-76.92%
Shoplifting30.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.43200.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5235.9418.18%
Anti-social behaviour477.5017.50%
Other theft426.7850.00%
Theft from the person416.0657.69%
Robbery195.9211.76%
Public order182.7428.57%
Drugs132.60-45.83%
Shoplifting41.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.5850.00%
Burglary30.43-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour406.350.00%
Other theft285.770.00%
Theft from the person264.040.00%
Drugs243.750.00%
Robbery173.460.00%
Public order142.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.020.00%
Burglary81.590.00%
Shoplifting71.150.00%
Vehicle crime61.010.00%
Bicycle theft40.870.00%
Other crime30.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202443
April 202440
January 202441
December 202333
November 202347
October 202340

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202417
March 20245
January 202438
December 202326
November 202342
October 202328

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 202410
December 202314
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 290 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202436
July 20243
May 202410
April 202445
March 20247
January 202440
December 202331
November 202341
October 202326

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202431
July 20243
May 20248
April 202438
March 20243
January 202439
December 202367
November 202352
October 202344

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20241
March 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20243
January 202416
December 202326
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 202313
October 202324

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
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 2HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vauxhall
    Total19
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    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. Vauxhall Bus Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Nine Elms Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goding Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Glyn Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ebbisham Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Langley Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Auckland Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Vauxhall Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Bonnington Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harleyford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1