PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, SW8 4BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4BJ

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, SW8 4BJ, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 100 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.08 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4BJ 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 4BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4BJ, encompassing approximately 3986 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SW8 4BJ 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

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, SW8 4BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.080.00%
Other theft156.02275.00%
Shoplifting103.76233.33%
Theft from the person102.5142.86%
Burglary92.5180.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-16.67%
Public order51.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Drugs41.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-55.56%
Robbery31.000.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.020.00%
Theft from the person72.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.76500.00%
Drugs51.500.00%
Public order51.25400.00%
Burglary51.250.00%
Other theft41.25300.00%
Shoplifting31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.25-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.061100.00%
Other theft123.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.010.00%
Shoplifting92.760.00%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Public order61.76500.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Theft from the person21.00100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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 order10.75-80.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-94.74%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2425.0826.32%
Violence and sexual offences196.0258.33%
Anti-social behaviour154.770.00%
Burglary123.769.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.0160.00%
Vehicle crime72.0116.67%
Public order51.76-16.67%
Shoplifting41.25-66.67%
Theft from the person21.00-50.00%
Drugs10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.25-91.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1928.09-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.77-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.76-36.84%
Robbery123.010.00%
Shoplifting123.01100.00%
Burglary113.01-42.11%
Vehicle crime62.7620.00%
Public order61.500.00%
Bicycle theft51.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.25400.00%
Drugs41.25300.00%
Theft from the person41.00-42.86%
Other crime11.000.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2027.59-13.04%
Other theft205.0217.65%
Violence and sexual offences195.02-44.12%
Burglary194.77216.67%
Theft from the person74.7775.00%
Public order61.760.00%
Shoplifting61.50-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.50-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-80.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.530.00%
Other theft175.770.00%
Shoplifting114.260.00%
Vehicle crime72.760.00%
Public order61.760.00%
Burglary61.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.500.00%
Robbery41.250.00%
Theft from the person41.000.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20244
January 202412
December 202311
November 202319
October 20236

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
April 202412
March 20241
January 202419
December 202312
November 202319
October 202334

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20241
April 202412
January 202424
December 202319
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 202312
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
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 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 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 20236
October 20236

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202411
January 202415
December 202315
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
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 4BJ 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. A3216
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Savona Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sleaford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Newtown Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Sopwith Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wadhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Queenstown Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Strasburg Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Macduff Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Queen'S Circus
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gladstone Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Corunna Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Linford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Corunna Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1