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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2JH

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2JH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2JH, encompassing approximately 9331 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-56.52% decrease)

SW8 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carey Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour339.8613.79%
Theft from the person113.5483.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.18-56.52%
Vehicle crime101.07150.00%
Burglary61.07100.00%
Other theft50.64150.00%
Robbery40.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4333.33%
Drugs40.43300.00%
Public order30.43-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.111050.00%
Public order92.46350.00%
Theft from the person60.96200.00%
Robbery50.64400.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Burglary30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order20.210.00%
Theft from the person20.21-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-33.33%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.50-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.86-89.66%
Other theft20.32-80.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.93625.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.110.00%
Theft from the person122.5720.00%
Vehicle crime111.290.00%
Other theft101.18900.00%
Burglary71.070.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Public order20.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.0466.67%
Public order41.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.43-82.61%
Other theft10.43-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.36-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.460.00%
Other theft121.61-25.00%
Theft from the person61.29-57.14%
Robbery60.64100.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Public order40.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0738.89%
Other theft162.6860.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.71-60.53%
Theft from the person141.617.69%
Public order61.5050.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-42.86%
Burglary40.43-33.33%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Robbery30.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.070.00%
Theft from the person131.930.00%
Other theft101.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.070.00%
Burglary60.750.00%
Public order40.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202423
July 20242
May 20243
April 202429
March 20244
January 202423
December 202325
November 202318

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202412
December 202316
November 202310

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20242
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
January 20246
December 202314
November 202313

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
April 202424
January 202415
December 202315
November 202338

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carey Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 7. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Patmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 10. Thessaly Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. St Georges Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Lansdowne Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Priory Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Priory Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1