WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 3LE

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This SW8 3LE 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 3LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 3LE, encompassing approximately 6251 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 3LE area, explore the SW8 3LE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 3LE area, visit the SW8 3LE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 3LE 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
  • Stewart'S Road with total crimes: 6

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.56-32.14%
Violence and sexual offences113.04-15.38%
Vehicle crime61.760.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Drugs60.96200.00%
Other crime40.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6433.33%
Other theft30.64200.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.48550.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Theft from the person30.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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 theft21.440.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.160.00%

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 person82.24-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-80.00%
Other theft20.48-80.00%
Robbery10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.04275.00%
Vehicle crime122.400.00%
Theft from the person111.9210.00%
Other theft101.76900.00%
Robbery41.600.00%
Public order30.64-25.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

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 person103.04150.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.64-60.00%
Other theft10.64-94.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1812.16-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.88-47.37%
Vehicle crime61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9633.33%
Public order40.640.00%
Theft from the person40.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.6450.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Burglary10.16-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2015.0466.67%
Violence and sexual offences193.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.04-64.00%
Theft from the person142.880.00%
Vehicle crime62.24-33.33%
Public order40.960.00%
Burglary40.64-60.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5020.0038.89%
Violence and sexual offences198.00-20.83%
Theft from the person143.04133.33%
Other theft122.2433.33%
Burglary101.9266.67%
Vehicle crime91.60350.00%
Public order41.44-76.47%
Drugs40.6433.33%
Shoplifting20.64-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3620.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences245.760.00%
Public order173.840.00%
Robbery92.720.00%
Other theft91.440.00%
Shoplifting71.440.00%
Theft from the person61.120.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
April 202419
January 202418
December 202318
November 202350
October 202336

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20242
May 20243
April 202415
March 20244
January 202410
December 202319
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202418
December 202320
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202317

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202412
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20239

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
January 20244
December 202314
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 3LE 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. Stewart'S Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 8. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Silverthorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Condell Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Linford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bewick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Froude Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Gambetta Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. St Rule Street
    Total1
    Other theft1