Crime Rate in Wandsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 2,843 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth crime rate of 8.68 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 Wandsworth, encompassing approximately 327,506 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (715) incidents (12.60% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (684) incidents (7.04% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (280) incidents (33.97% increase)
Wandsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • New Mill Road with total crimes: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 30

Wandsworth Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Wandsworth?

To understand the safety of Wandsworth, we need to analyze Wandsworth crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Wandsworth has recorded 18,729 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 57.19 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 298 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 33,487 crimes with a crime rate of 102.25, ranking it 116 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Inner London:

    • In 2024, Wandsworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Inner London average, with 18729 crimes compared to 41876.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wandsworth witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wandsworth had fewer crimes than the Inner London average, with 33,487 crimes compared to 65,978. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Wandsworth witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Wandsworth is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Inner London, Wandsworth has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Wandsworth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Lavender (214 crimes), and the safest, Wandle (56 crimes), is 158 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wandsworth.

Similarly, the area of Putney Town & Wandsworth Park (206 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Upper Tooting (24 crimes), with a difference of 182 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wandsworth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lavender214
Roehampton210
Tooting Broadway210
Wandsworth Town207
Balham182

Safest Wards:

South Balham81
Northcote65
West Putney64
Southfields57
Wandle56

Most Dangerous Areas:

Putney Town & Wandsworth Park206
Nine Elms191
Balham148
Tooting East141
Lavender Hill West & Little India140

Safest Areas:

East Putney39
Merton Road37
Summerstown26
West Hill South26
Upper Tooting24

Wandsworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wandsworth has recorded 2,843 crimes with crime rate of 8.68 ranking 125th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 15 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2024, the total Wandsworth crimes were 18,729. The crime rate of Wandsworth in 2024 was 57.19 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 298 danzarous in the UK. Wandsworth ranked 12 in terms of total crimes and 14 in terms of crime rate in Inner London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wandsworth were around 33,487 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.25 (year) or 8.52 (month) ranking 116 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Inner London, Wandsworth ranked 12 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 14 as per crime rate of Wandsworth

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)CrimesRank (Inner London)
Lewisham3,186 1421,182 1336,745 13
Newham4,094 1329,113 1145,081 12
Haringey3,195 1219,939 1237,871 11
Tower Hamlets4,063 1127,666 744,863 10
Hammersmith and Fulham2,347 815,789 1027,203 7
Lambeth4,079 1027,602 946,516 9
Hackney3,362 923,027 838,373 8
Southwark4,413 729,850 646,312 6
Islington3,928 626,124 441,409 5
Kensington and Chelsea2,395 517,023 528,947 4
Camden7,246 455,577 390,410 3
Westminster26,564 2237,090 2370,073 2
City of London2,845 137,556 136,404 1

Wandsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (715 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (684 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (639 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (635 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (656 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (645 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 600 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (585 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (548 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 603 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 451 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (631 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (578 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (766 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (623 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (655 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (583 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (712 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (581 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 686 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202575
March 202563
February 202542
January 202565
December 2024104
November 202475
October 202474
September 202461
August 202448
July 20243

A total of 6149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 512.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 766 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025715
April 2025635
March 2025645
February 2025506
January 2025548
December 2024451
November 2024578
October 2024766
September 2024583
August 2024712
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 1342 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 2025111
March 2025125
February 2025108
January 2025150
December 2024156
November 2024164
October 2024153
September 2024141
August 2024127

A total of 2140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 194.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025280
April 2025209
March 2025244
February 2025237
January 2025222
December 2024204
November 2024211
October 2024202
September 2024234
August 202496
July 20241

A total of 1405 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025153
March 2025126
February 2025107
January 2025130
December 2024115
November 2024161
October 2024172
September 2024141
August 2024132
July 202412

A total of 95 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 2168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 197.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 251 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025222
April 2025251
March 2025231
February 2025201
January 2025249
December 2024248
November 2024239
October 2024213
September 2024237
August 202476
July 20241

A total of 6265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 522.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 684 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025684
April 2025639
March 2025656
February 2025600
January 2025585
December 2024603
November 2024631
October 2024623
September 2024655
August 2024581
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 316 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202540
March 202540
February 202541
January 202538
December 202419
November 202435
October 202433
September 202430
August 202414

A total of 2208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025252
April 2025225
March 2025220
February 2025210
January 2025202
December 2024251
November 2024231
October 2024243
September 2024276
August 202492
July 20246

A total of 937 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 2025101
March 202580
February 202587
January 2025100
December 2024122
November 202493
October 202490
September 202481
August 202470
July 20242

A total of 401 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202556
March 202548
February 202529
January 202525
December 202427
November 202436
October 202450
September 202451
August 202418
July 20241

A total of 1298 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 169 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025141
March 2025127
February 2025134
January 202590
December 2024169
November 2024157
October 2024148
September 2024126
August 202458
July 20248

A total of 1105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 2025129
March 2025155
February 2025105
January 2025128
December 2024119
November 2024138
October 2024121
September 2024135
August 202463
July 20245

High Crime Locations Wandsworth in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person3
2. New Mill Road (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other theft6
Theft from the person3
Robbery3
Drugs3
Burglary3
3. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences28
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting22
Theft from the person3
Public order2
5. Prison (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wandsworth High Street (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1

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