Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 2-9 April, 2009.

If you have any information on any of these crimes you can get in touch with the local police on 020 7350 1122 or via Crimestoppers (anonymously, if you wish) on 0800 555 111.

The map is hosted by Google, who provide an excellent, but not always reliable, service. Occasionally the map will not load, or will not load the flags. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

You can click on the individual markers for more information.


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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 2-9 April, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

Edward VIISome more good news for Tooting Town Centre: it will soon have its own dedicated police team, similar to the Safer Neighbourhood Teams in each of the borough’s wards.

The team will consist of 1 sergeant, 2 constables and 8 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). By focusing on the town centre it will be there to concentrate on providing a visible presence and focus on the problems associated with a retail centre.

The council has been pushing for a dedicated police team for the town centre for some time. I first raised the issue with Len Duvall – who was Ken Livingstone’s appointee as Metropolitan Police Authority chairman. While in public he was very warm of the idea, almost promising Tooting could be a pilot for such a scheme, unfortunately when we followed up his response was a little different. In fact it could be summarised in two words.

However, Boris is a lot warmer on the idea than his predecessor, so within a month Tooting Town Centre will have it’s own 11 strong police team.

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 26 March and 2 April, 2009.

If you have any information on any of these crimes you can get in touch with the local police on 020 7350 1122 or via Crimestoppers (anonymously, if you wish) on 0800 555 111.

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 26 March and 2 April, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 19 and 26 March, 2009.

If you have any information on any of these crimes you can get in touch with the local police on 020 7350 1122 or via Crimestoppers (anonymously, if you wish) on 0800 555 111.

I very rarely make any commentary on these maps, but wanted to relay one ‘anecdote’ from a Chief Superintendent I met elsewhere in the country. We had been discussing the impact of recession on crime and he stated that he fully expected crime would rise as a result, and while the rise hadn’t started, he had noticed that there had been a distinct change in crime. There had been a shift away from goods that could be stolen for resale, towards theft of cash and necessities (he cited one where a case of nappies had been stolen)!

Essentially, even criminals are being hit by the recession – there are fewer buyers for their goods!

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 19 and 26 March, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 12 and 19 March, 2009. A little later in the week than I normally produce it, for which I apologise.

If you have any information on any of these crimes you can get in touch with the local police on 020 7350 1122 or via Crimestoppers (anonymously, if you wish) on 0800 555 111.

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 12 and 19 March, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 5 and 12 March, 2009.

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 5 and 12 March, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 27 February and 5 March, 2009.

Good news on street crime, with very few incidents reported. Sadly, a bit of a spike in burglary. If you have any concerns about home security the council’s Community Safety Division can offer some useful tips.

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 27 February and 5 March, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 19 and 27 February, 2009.

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.


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  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 19 and 27 February, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.

The council has successfully prosecuted a shopkeeper for selling a knife to a 15 year old. Legally, knives can only be sold to over 18s.  You can read the full story in the council’s press release.

While it’s worth highlighting the successful prosecution, it is also worth highlighting the fact that most shopkeepers in the borough do a great job and trade responsibly.  The council does a lot of test purchasing, both of knives and alcohol and only rarely does the youth get served.  Of course, part of that is because the council does a good job in educating shopkeepers, making sure they are aware of the law and know that the council does check on them.  However, a much bigger part is that shopkeepers are part of the community and, generally, act responsibly.

It’s very disappointing that in this case a knife was sold, especially as the young people who do the buying are chosen partly because they are obviously under 18.  But it’s also a lesson to other shopkeepers to abide by the law, or risk a court appearance.

If you, or anyone you know, suspect a shop is selling age-restricted goods like knives, alcohol or tobacco to children you can let trading standards know by calling (020) 8871 7720 or emailing tradingstandards@wandsworth.gov.uk

Here’s the crime briefing for burglary and street crime reported in Wandsworth between 12 and 19 February, 2009.

The map is hosted by Google, and occasionally will not load, or will not load the flags, especially if you are on a slow connection. If it does not display correctly, try refreshing the page or following the link directly under the map. As usual there are some health warnings following the map.

View Larger Map

  1. Yellow flags represent burglaries and red flags represent street crime reported between 12 and 19 February, 2009.
  2. The briefing only contains details of burglaries and robberies. Other crimes are not included.
  3. You can see more detail by following the link to the Google website.
  4. The flags are not placed precisely (it would be irresponsible to advertise victims of burglary) but instead are spaced roughly equally on the roads they took place. The idea is to give a visual representation of the spread and range of crime in Wandsworth, rather than pinpointing crime locations.
  5. While I try to ensure the data is accurate it is reliant on the information I receive, and I’m only human, so it may be mistakes have crept in. Please let me know if you think you’ve spotted one.