SW8 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 5JB

SW8 5JB, Wandsworth has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This SW8 5JB 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 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 5JB, encompassing approximately 7457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW8 5JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • New Mill Road with total crimes: 11
  • Ace Way with total crimes: 8

SW8 5JB 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 behaviour2515.558.70%
Theft from the person193.3590.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.55-20.00%
Other theft142.15250.00%
Robbery111.88175.00%
Burglary81.4833.33%
Vehicle crime71.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.94100.00%
Public order40.8033.33%
Shoplifting30.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.080.00%
Theft from the person102.680.00%
Burglary61.340.00%
Other theft40.800.00%
Robbery40.540.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.27-89.47%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.2062.50%
Violence and sexual offences193.490.00%
Vehicle crime92.55125.00%
Theft from the person81.2160.00%
Other theft51.07-54.55%
Burglary50.67-37.50%
Drugs50.6766.67%
Shoplifting50.670.00%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Public order20.40-60.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.26-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour162.5514.29%
Other theft112.15-31.25%
Burglary81.4833.33%
Shoplifting51.07-50.00%
Theft from the person50.6766.67%
Public order50.67-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Robbery30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.750.00%
Other theft164.0214.29%
Anti-social behaviour142.15-39.13%
Public order121.88200.00%
Shoplifting101.61233.33%
Bicycle theft61.34500.00%
Burglary60.80-25.00%
Robbery40.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54300.00%
Theft from the person30.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-40.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.21130.77%
Anti-social behaviour234.024.55%
Other theft143.08-17.65%
Burglary81.88100.00%
Theft from the person61.070.00%
Vehicle crime50.8025.00%
Public order40.670.00%
Robbery40.5433.33%
Drugs40.540.00%
Shoplifting30.54-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.740.00%
Other theft172.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.280.00%
Shoplifting101.740.00%
Theft from the person61.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Other crime40.670.00%
Drugs40.540.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Robbery30.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20245
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
May 20242
April 202419
January 202419
December 202330
November 202330
October 202313

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202426
January 202416
December 202314
November 202323
October 202322

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 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 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 202312
November 20234

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 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 5JB 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. New Mill Road
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sleaford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Carey Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Patmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Thessaly Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 16. St Georges Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wadhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Corunna Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Priory Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1