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

Overview of Crime in SW8 3LJ

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This SW8 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 3LJ, encompassing approximately 5791 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 3LJ area, explore the SW8 3LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crichton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Stewart'S Road with total crimes: 4

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3222.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.90-47.06%
Burglary61.550.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Vehicle crime50.860.00%
Drugs50.86150.00%
Robbery40.86100.00%
Public order30.69200.00%
Other crime30.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.940.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.0528.57%
Vehicle crime153.11114.29%
Violence and sexual offences112.5922.22%
Other theft61.90-64.71%
Theft from the person51.040.00%
Robbery40.86100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1710.8813.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.9455.56%
Violence and sexual offences92.42-52.63%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Public order30.5250.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.70-13.64%
Other theft153.28114.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.59-76.32%
Vehicle crime71.55-30.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Burglary20.35-81.82%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.4435.71%
Violence and sexual offences226.5615.79%
Burglary113.80120.00%
Vehicle crime101.90233.33%
Other theft71.7316.67%
Public order41.21-42.86%
Drugs40.6933.33%
Theft from the person20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.17-85.71%
Robbery10.17-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.830.00%
Public order73.280.00%
Shoplifting71.210.00%
Other theft61.210.00%
Robbery51.040.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
April 202418
January 202414
December 20239
November 202338
October 202328

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202411
January 20249
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20246
January 202417
December 202315
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 202415
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Newby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 7. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Carey Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Silverthorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Condell Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Bewick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Froude Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gambetta Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. St Rule Street
    Total1
    Other theft1