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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2LG

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2LG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.80 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2LG, encompassing approximately 5660 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (48.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)

SW8 2LG 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 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5034.8042.86%
Violence and sexual offences438.8348.28%
Anti-social behaviour237.60-28.12%
Other theft204.06150.00%
Robbery143.530.00%
Shoplifting112.47120.00%
Burglary111.94120.00%
Public order71.94-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.530.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3525.441066.67%
Anti-social behaviour326.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.65866.67%
Robbery145.121300.00%
Public order102.47400.00%
Other theft81.77700.00%
Shoplifting51.41400.00%
Burglary50.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person32.47-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-57.14%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person104.59-78.26%
Violence and sexual offences71.77-78.12%
Public order51.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-93.75%
Robbery10.18-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4630.03557.14%
Violence and sexual offences328.13966.67%
Anti-social behaviour315.650.00%
Other theft165.48220.00%
Robbery112.83266.67%
Vehicle crime111.940.00%
Public order71.94133.33%
Bicycle theft61.24500.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Drugs20.35-81.82%
Other crime10.350.00%

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
Drugs116.89120.00%
Theft from the person71.94-82.05%
Other theft51.24-86.49%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Public order30.53-70.00%
Robbery30.53-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-91.67%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.35-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3934.9834.48%
Other theft376.8948.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.54-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour346.3613.33%
Robbery156.01-40.00%
Public order102.65-28.57%
Burglary71.77-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.2420.00%
Drugs51.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-33.33%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5837.2826.09%
Anti-social behaviour3010.25-30.23%
Theft from the person295.30-23.68%
Other theft255.12-39.02%
Robbery254.4231.58%
Public order144.42-17.65%
Burglary102.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7750.00%
Bicycle theft51.06150.00%
Drugs30.88-75.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4641.169.52%
Anti-social behaviour438.1319.44%
Other theft417.6057.69%
Theft from the person387.2452.00%
Robbery196.7111.76%
Public order173.3630.77%
Drugs123.00-47.83%
Burglary42.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Shoplifting30.53-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour367.420.00%
Other theft266.360.00%
Theft from the person254.590.00%
Drugs234.420.00%
Robbery174.060.00%
Public order133.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.300.00%
Shoplifting71.940.00%
Burglary51.240.00%
Vehicle crime50.880.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202432
April 202431
January 202434
December 202330
November 202343
October 202336

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416
March 20245
January 202437
December 202325
November 202341
October 202326

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
January 202410
December 202314
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 282 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202435
July 20243
May 202410
April 202446
March 20247
January 202439
December 202329
November 202338
October 202325

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202429
July 20243
May 20247
April 202432
March 20243
January 202436
December 202358
November 202346
October 202342

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 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 20233
October 20237

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20243
January 202415
December 202325
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312
October 202323

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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202411
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2LG 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. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Goding Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Glyn Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Langley Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 17. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Auckland Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Vauxhall Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Bonnington Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Harleyford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Balvaird Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1