Crime Rate in Wandle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandle

The total recorded crimes in Wandle, Merton, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandle crime rate of 0.51 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Wandle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Tintern Close with total crimes: 4
  • Burns Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Wandle has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 0.51 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Merton, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandle)CrimesRank (Wandle)CrimesRank (Wandle)
Cricket Green127 2860 21,677 1
Wimbledon Town & Dundonald136 11,159 11,528 2
Graveney96 3652 41,247 3
Colliers Wood88 5717 31,215 4
Lavender Fields94 4525 8922 9
Raynes Park81 6429 121,035 5
Longthornton76 8550 5897 10
Abbey75 9534 71,030 6
Merton Park69 10545 6979 7
Figge's Marsh76 7504 10854 11
St Helier50 15491 11926 8
Wimbledon Park66 12517 9795 12
Pollards Hill68 11404 13750 13
West Barnes57 13393 14735 14
Ravensbury53 14371 16709 15
Hillside48 17380 15621 17
Village47 18263 17661 16
Lower Morden34 19246 18503 18
Cannon Hill28 20222 20412 20

Wandle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20253
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
September 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202513
December 20249
November 20242
October 20248
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Wandle in May 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tintern Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
3. Burns Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Leyton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Holmes Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Hotham Road Mews (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Norman Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Caxton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Milton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Downside Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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