Crime Rate in West Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hill

The total recorded crimes in West Hill, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hill crime rate of 0.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around West Hill, encompassing approximately 116,883 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-42.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
West Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stourhead Close with total crimes: 12
  • Arnal Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Mere Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is West Hill?

To understand the safety of West Hill, we need to analyze West Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, West Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 652 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Hill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, West Hill had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,236 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Hill recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, West Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

West Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Hill has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 ranking 13th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total West Hill crimes were 652. The crime rate of West Hill in 2024 was 5.58 (year) or 0.46 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Hill were around 1,236 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.57 (year) or 0.88 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Hill)CrimesRank (West Hill)CrimesRank (West Hill)
Tooting Broadway210 31,612 23,350 1
Lavender214 11,712 12,750 2
Roehampton210 21,214 42,084 5
Balham182 51,226 32,205 3
Battersea Park162 81,168 62,105 4
Wandsworth Town207 41,202 51,935 6
Nine Elms174 6767 11925 17
Thamesfield144 9998 71,923 7
St Mary's169 7995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec104 14707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common110 12795 91,436 11
Furzedown104 15746 131,469 10
Falconbrook113 11789 101,428 12
Trinity118 10752 121,225 15
East Putney92 17645 171,268 13
Shaftesbury & Queenstown97 16736 141,153 16
West Putney64 20462 18905 18
South Balham81 18453 19835 19
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

West Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202529
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202423
November 202424
October 202422
September 202424
August 202438

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20242

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202545
March 202522
February 202526
January 202535
December 202430
November 202420
October 202442
September 202429
August 202422
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20259
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Stourhead Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Arnal Crescent (Map)
Total8
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Mere Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
4. Linstead Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
5. Southmead Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Chobham Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Swanton Gardens (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gartmoor Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
9. Southfields (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Castlecombe Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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