SW8 4LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4LL

SW8 4LL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.12 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4LL 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 4LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4LL, encompassing approximately 2204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SW8 4LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Patcham Terrace with total crimes: 8
  • A3216 with total crimes: 8

SW8 4LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.12-11.11%
Other theft117.26266.67%
Burglary84.99166.67%
Theft from the person63.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.72-14.29%
Drugs52.7225.00%
Shoplifting52.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2733.33%
Vehicle crime31.8150.00%
Robbery31.36200.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.170.00%
Theft from the person43.180.00%
Drugs41.810.00%
Public order41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81200.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

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 theft11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.45-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2530.850.00%
Other theft1111.340.00%
Vehicle crime74.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.180.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Burglary42.270.00%
Public order41.81300.00%
Theft from the person21.81100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 order10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2437.6550.00%
Other theft1910.89111.11%
Violence and sexual offences118.62-8.33%
Vehicle crime104.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5420.00%
Burglary52.72-16.67%
Public order22.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Drugs10.91-75.00%
Theft from the person10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1634.93-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences127.2671.43%
Other theft95.44-30.77%
Vehicle crime84.0814.29%
Burglary63.63-60.00%
Robbery62.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72150.00%
Drugs42.27300.00%
Theft from the person31.81-25.00%
Public order31.36-40.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.36-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1734.48-5.56%
Burglary157.71400.00%
Other theft136.810.00%
Vehicle crime75.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.18-65.00%
Public order53.180.00%
Bicycle theft52.27400.00%
Theft from the person42.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-60.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2040.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.070.00%
Other theft138.170.00%
Vehicle crime75.900.00%
Theft from the person63.180.00%
Public order52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Burglary32.270.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 202315
October 20233

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 20243
July 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
April 20245
January 202411
December 202312
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 202419
December 20239
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 202425
January 202424
December 202316
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 4 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 4LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Other theft6
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Patcham Terrace
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary3
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. A3216
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rawson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Newtown Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Cupar Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Joseph'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Lurline Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Forfar Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Meath Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Battersea Park
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bradmead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Queenstown Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Strasburg Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Macduff Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queen'S Circus
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gladstone Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Carriage Drive East
    Total1
    Other theft1