SW8 5ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 5ET

SW8 5ET, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.25 per 1,000 population. This SW8 5ET 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 5ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 5ET, encompassing approximately 6894 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 5ET area, explore the SW8 5ET Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 5ET area, visit the SW8 5ET House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

SW8 5ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Nine Elms Lane with total crimes: 13
  • New Mill Road with total crimes: 11

SW8 5ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2516.2538.89%
Theft from the person193.6358.33%
Violence and sexual offences142.76-30.00%
Robbery122.03200.00%
Other theft121.74500.00%
Burglary91.7450.00%
Vehicle crime71.31133.33%
Bicycle theft41.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5833.33%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences2010.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.900.00%
Theft from the person122.610.00%
Burglary61.740.00%
Robbery40.870.00%
Drugs30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.29-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.3385.71%
Violence and sexual offences163.77-27.27%
Vehicle crime102.32233.33%
Burglary61.45100.00%
Theft from the person60.8720.00%
Shoplifting50.870.00%
Other theft40.73-60.00%
Drugs40.58100.00%
Bicycle theft30.58-25.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Robbery10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.197.69%
Other theft102.03-37.50%
Shoplifting51.45-50.00%
Theft from the person50.7325.00%
Bicycle theft40.73-20.00%
Robbery30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Burglary30.44-40.00%
Public order30.44-75.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.686.45%
Other theft164.7945.45%
Anti-social behaviour132.32-31.58%
Public order121.89300.00%
Shoplifting101.74233.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.45500.00%
Robbery50.870.00%
Bicycle theft50.73400.00%
Burglary50.73-28.57%
Theft from the person40.73-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.58-50.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In November 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 offences3114.50138.46%
Anti-social behaviour194.5026.67%
Other theft112.76-42.11%
Theft from the person71.6016.67%
Burglary71.0275.00%
Vehicle crime61.0220.00%
Robbery50.8766.67%
Public order30.73200.00%
Drugs30.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.44200.00%
Shoplifting30.44-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In October 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 theft1912.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.180.00%
Shoplifting101.890.00%
Theft from the person61.450.00%
Vehicle crime50.870.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Robbery30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202426
January 202414
December 202313
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
May 20242
April 202416
January 202422
December 202333
November 202331
October 202313

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20244
January 202410
December 202316
November 202311
October 202319

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 202312
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 5ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nine Elms Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 3. New Mill Road
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kirtling Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 10. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 11. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thessaly Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Deeley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1