SW8 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 5AL

SW8 5AL, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.65 per 1,000 population. This SW8 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 5AL, encompassing approximately 4111 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 5AL area, explore the SW8 5AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

SW8 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Circus Road West with total crimes: 18
  • New Mill Road with total crimes: 11
  • Savona Street with total crimes: 7

SW8 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1721.65142.86%
Other theft164.13700.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.89-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.16-33.33%
Robbery82.92700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95100.00%
Shoplifting61.46500.00%
Public order41.4633.33%
Bicycle theft30.97200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1814.595.88%
Violence and sexual offences164.3833.33%
Theft from the person73.89133.33%
Public order31.70-25.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73200.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-90.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.3554.55%
Violence and sexual offences124.13-29.41%
Shoplifting102.9242.86%
Other theft42.43-69.23%
Public order40.97-33.33%
Theft from the person30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Burglary10.24-90.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5141.67%
Other theft134.138.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.160.00%
Burglary102.68100.00%
Shoplifting72.43-56.25%
Public order61.70-14.29%
Theft from the person31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.73-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1620.6760.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.89-40.00%
Other theft122.92-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour112.92-21.43%
Public order72.68250.00%
Bicycle theft61.70200.00%
Robbery61.46200.00%
Burglary51.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.220.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.86-30.00%
Other theft133.410.00%
Burglary103.16150.00%
Shoplifting102.43-28.57%
Theft from the person22.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.49-33.33%
Public order20.490.00%
Robbery20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.19-9.09%
Shoplifting144.867.69%
Other theft133.41-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences123.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9266.67%
Burglary41.22100.00%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.7350.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2220.920.00%
Other theft165.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.890.00%
Shoplifting133.650.00%
Public order53.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20244
January 202413
December 202312
November 202313
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
April 202412
January 202417
December 202312
November 202320
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
April 202417
January 202411
December 202311
November 202314
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 5AL 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. New Mill Road
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Savona Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kirtling Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Sleaford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Patmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Georges Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stewart'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Bradmead
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wadhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Thessaly Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Deeley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Corunna Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Corunna Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1