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

Overview of Crime in SW8 4BL

PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, SW8 4BL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.94 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4BL, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

SW8 4BL 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 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.94-8.33%
Other theft156.24275.00%
Theft from the person114.2657.14%
Shoplifting103.12233.33%
Burglary92.8480.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Drugs51.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Bicycle theft41.140.00%
Public order41.14-33.33%
Robbery31.14200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.580.00%
Theft from the person76.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.990.00%
Public order61.99500.00%
Drugs51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42400.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Other theft41.42300.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

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 theft11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.28-85.71%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2925.540.00%
Other theft128.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.411000.00%
Shoplifting113.120.00%
Vehicle crime83.120.00%
Public order72.27600.00%
Burglary41.990.00%
Theft from the person21.14100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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 order10.85-80.00%
Theft from the person10.28-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2530.3625.00%
Other theft237.0935.29%
Violence and sexual offences206.5333.33%
Vehicle crime95.6812.50%
Burglary72.55-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.9940.00%
Public order51.99-28.57%
Shoplifting41.42-69.23%
Theft from the person21.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-50.00%
Drugs10.57-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.28-90.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2033.2011.11%
Other theft175.686.25%
Violence and sexual offences154.82-11.76%
Shoplifting134.26116.67%
Robbery103.690.00%
Burglary92.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime82.5533.33%
Public order72.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.99150.00%
Bicycle theft41.42-20.00%
Drugs41.14300.00%
Theft from the person41.14-42.86%
Other crime11.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1828.94-14.29%
Burglary185.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.11-46.88%
Other theft164.820.00%
Theft from the person74.5416.67%
Vehicle crime61.99-14.29%
Public order61.700.00%
Shoplifting61.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-66.67%
Drugs10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour219.08-16.00%
Other theft165.96-20.00%
Shoplifting124.540.00%
Vehicle crime73.4175.00%
Public order61.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7020.00%
Theft from the person61.7050.00%
Burglary61.70100.00%
Drugs31.70200.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.950.00%
Other theft207.090.00%
Shoplifting125.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.410.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Theft from the person41.140.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
April 202411
March 20241
January 202420
December 202315
November 202317
October 202332
September 202328

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 20241
April 202412
January 202423
December 202317
November 202316
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 202310
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202411
January 20244
December 202313
November 20236
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202429
January 202425
December 202320
November 202318
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 4BL 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. Rawson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Carriage Drive East
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Linford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Stewart'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Corunna Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1