SW8 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4AP

SW8 4AP, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.08 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4AP 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 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4AP, encompassing approximately 4166 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 4AP area, explore the SW8 4AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SW8 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Circus Road West with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Patcham Terrace with total crimes: 8

SW8 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.08-9.52%
Other theft164.56300.00%
Shoplifting103.84233.33%
Theft from the person92.4028.57%
Burglary82.16300.00%
Public order51.920.00%
Bicycle theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-20.00%
Robbery40.960.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.040.00%
Theft from the person72.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68400.00%
Public order51.20400.00%
Drugs41.200.00%
Other theft40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.320.00%
Other theft122.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.880.00%
Shoplifting92.640.00%
Vehicle crime62.160.00%
Public order61.44500.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Theft from the person30.96200.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.48-80.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2420.8884.62%
Violence and sexual offences165.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.84-7.14%
Burglary103.1242.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.4050.00%
Public order51.44-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.20-42.86%
Shoplifting40.96-66.67%
Theft from the person20.96-50.00%
Drugs10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.76-6.67%
Other theft133.36-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences123.12-36.84%
Robbery122.880.00%
Shoplifting122.88100.00%
Vehicle crime72.88133.33%
Burglary71.68-61.11%
Public order61.6820.00%
Theft from the person41.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96300.00%
Bicycle theft40.96-20.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1923.5211.76%
Violence and sexual offences194.56-38.71%
Burglary184.56350.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.32-21.05%
Shoplifting63.60-45.45%
Public order51.44-16.67%
Theft from the person51.2066.67%
Bicycle theft51.20400.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-80.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.440.00%
Other theft174.560.00%
Shoplifting114.080.00%
Public order62.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.200.00%
Robbery41.200.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
April 202411
January 202416
December 202312
November 202319
October 202331

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
July 20241
April 202412
January 202424
December 202313
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 202318
October 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 202312
October 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Circus Road West
    Total18
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Other theft6
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Patcham Terrace
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Savona Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sleaford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Newtown Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cupar Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. St Joseph'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Lurline Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Stewart'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Meath Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Battersea Park
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bradmead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Wadhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Thessaly Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queenstown Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Queen'S Circus
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gladstone Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Corunna Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Linford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Corunna Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1