Crime Rate in Wandle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandle

The total recorded crimes in Wandle, Merton, UK in February 2026 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandle crime rate of 0.26 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 Wandle, encompassing approximately 96,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Wandle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5
  • Cardigan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Croft Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wandle?

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

  • Relative to Merton:

    • In 2024, Wandle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Merton average, with 232 crimes compared to 500.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wandle recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

    • In 2023, Wandle had fewer crimes than the Merton average, with 493 crimes compared to 899. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wandle recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Merton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Merton, Wandle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wandle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Wandle crimes were 232. The crime rate of Wandle in 2024 was 3.88 (year) or 0.32 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Merton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wandle were around 493 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.36 (year) or 0.70 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Merton.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wandle)CrimesRank (Wandle)CrimesRank (Wandle)
Cricket GreenNA NA860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & DundonaldNA NA1,159 11,528 2
GraveneyNA NA652 41,247 3
Colliers WoodNA NA717 31,215 4
Raynes ParkNA NA429 121,035 5
LongthorntonNA NA550 5897 10
AbbeyNA NA534 71,030 6
Merton ParkNA NA545 6979 7
St HelierNA NA491 11926 8
Lavender FieldsNA NA525 8922 9
Wimbledon ParkNA NA517 9795 12
Figge's MarshNA NA504 10854 11
Pollards HillNA NA404 13750 13
West BarnesNA NA393 14735 14
RavensburyNA NA371 16709 15
HillsideNA NA380 15621 17
VillageNA NA263 17661 16
Lower MordenNA NA246 18503 18
Cannon HillNA NA222 20412 20

Wandle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20255
September 20251
August 20256
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 202513
November 20257
October 202518
September 202516
August 202512
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 20253
February 202511

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
September 20259
August 202510
July 202515
June 202515
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
May 20251

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20256
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
August 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
October 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Wandle in February 2026

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cardigan Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Haccombe Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bewley Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shelley Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holmes Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. All Saints Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Merton High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Abbey Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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