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

Overview of Crime in SW8 3LP

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This SW8 3LP 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 3LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 3LP, encompassing approximately 5206 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 3LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daley Thompson Way with total crimes: 6
  • Wandsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crichton Street with total crimes: 4

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8 3LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0631.25%
Anti-social behaviour154.03-28.57%
Other theft62.880.00%
Burglary61.15500.00%
Public order51.1566.67%
Drugs40.9633.33%
Vehicle crime40.77300.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.070.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.1731.25%
Vehicle crime174.03112.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.27-14.29%
Other theft102.30-37.50%
Theft from the person51.920.00%
Robbery50.96400.00%
Burglary50.9666.67%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.8323.08%
Other theft163.07-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences143.07-46.15%
Vehicle crime82.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Public order30.58-40.00%
Burglary30.58-66.67%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.29-3.70%
Other theft174.99183.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.27-68.29%
Vehicle crime102.50-28.57%
Burglary91.92-25.00%
Public order51.73-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Bicycle theft30.77-25.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4123.2446.43%
Violence and sexual offences277.888.00%
Vehicle crime145.1975.00%
Burglary122.69100.00%
Public order82.300.00%
Other theft61.54-14.29%
Bicycle theft41.15300.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.58-33.33%
Robbery20.38-60.00%
Shoplifting10.38-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2820.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.380.00%
Vehicle crime84.800.00%
Public order81.540.00%
Other theft71.540.00%
Shoplifting71.340.00%
Burglary61.340.00%
Robbery51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Theft from the person30.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
April 202421
January 202416
December 202313
November 202341
October 202328

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202410
January 202416
December 202317
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
April 202412
January 202414
December 202326
November 202327
October 202325

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

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 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202417
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
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 3LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Daley Thompson Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 2. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bev Callender Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. St Philip Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 9. Offerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Philip Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Silverthorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Lydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Bewick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Froude Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gambetta Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Drugs1