Crime Rate in West Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Hill

The total recorded crimes in West Hill, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Hill crime rate of 0.78 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
West Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • Gartmoor Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Manningtree Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Hill has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)
Tooting Broadway255 11,612 23,350 1
Lavender183 41,712 12,750 2
Thamesfield200 2998 71,923 7
Balham180 61,226 32,205 3
Battersea Park197 31,168 62,105 4
Roehampton183 51,214 42,084 5
Wandsworth Town163 71,202 51,935 6
St Mary's139 8995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec113 13707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common121 10795 91,436 11
Nine Elms127 9767 11925 17
Furzedown105 14746 131,469 10
Falconbrook117 12789 101,428 12
Trinity117 11752 121,225 15
East Putney101 15645 171,268 13
Shaftesbury & Queenstown96 16736 141,153 16
West Putney65 19462 18905 18
South Balham68 18453 19835 19
Wandle53 21376 21809 20
Northcote58 20390 20736 22
Southfields38 22332 22747 21

West Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202526
January 202535
December 202430
November 202420
October 202442
September 202429
August 202422
June 20242
May 20241
April 202424

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202415
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 202516
December 202423
November 202424
October 202422
September 202424
August 202438
April 202420

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20241
August 20246
April 202410

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 202410
September 202412
August 20243
April 20249

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
2. Gartmoor Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Manningtree Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beaumont Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Bell Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Potterne Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Limpsfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Selhurst Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swanton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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