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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2NJ

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2NJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2NJ, encompassing approximately 9132 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW8 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Deeley Road with total crimes: 6

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.6540.91%
Vehicle crime103.39150.00%
Theft from the person91.0950.00%
Burglary70.9975.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.77-60.00%
Drugs40.66100.00%
Other theft30.44200.00%
Public order30.330.00%
Robbery20.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.410.00%
Theft from the person61.640.00%
Burglary40.660.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Public order30.44200.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other theft10.110.00%

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 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.24%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.3410.53%
Anti-social behaviour132.3030.00%
Vehicle crime81.42166.67%
Theft from the person70.88133.33%
Burglary60.77500.00%
Other theft40.66-42.86%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Robbery20.33-60.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.02-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.08-44.44%
Other theft71.09-53.33%
Robbery50.77150.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-50.00%
Theft from the person30.3350.00%
Public order30.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.19-47.06%
Other theft151.97275.00%
Vehicle crime61.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.6633.33%
Public order40.44300.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Theft from the person20.33-50.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary20.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour348.65112.50%
Violence and sexual offences153.7250.00%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Burglary60.77100.00%
Theft from the person40.660.00%
Other theft40.44-20.00%
Drugs30.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.750.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Theft from the person40.550.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
April 202413
January 202410
December 202318
November 202334
October 202316

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
May 20241
April 202421
January 202419
December 202320
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 202315
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Carey Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 6. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 7. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Larkhall Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lansdowne Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Priory Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Priory Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1