Crime Rate in Balham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balham

The total recorded crimes in Balham, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 209 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balham crime rate of 1.57 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 Balham, encompassing approximately 133,367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (138.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-24.44% decrease)
Balham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Clapham South with total crimes: 14

How safe is Balham?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Balham reported a higher crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 1,226 crimes compared to 851. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Balham witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Balham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 2,205 crimes compared to 1,522. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Balham witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, Balham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Balham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Balham has recorded 209 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Balham crimes were 1,226. The crime rate of Balham in 2024 was 9.19 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Balham were around 2,205 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.53 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Balham)CrimesRank (Balham)CrimesRank (Balham)
Tooting Broadway262 21,612 23,350 1
Lavender195 61,712 12,750 2
Wandsworth Town337 11,202 51,935 6
Battersea Park192 71,168 62,105 4
Roehampton206 41,214 42,084 5
St Mary's198 5995 81,490 8
Thamesfield154 10998 71,923 7
Nine Elms189 8767 11925 17
Tooting Bec129 13707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common118 15795 91,436 11
Trinity174 9752 121,225 15
Furzedown123 14746 131,469 10
Falconbrook114 16789 101,428 12
West Hill143 11652 161,236 14
Shaftesbury & Queenstown139 12736 141,153 16
East Putney97 17645 171,268 13
West Putney76 20462 18905 18
Northcote91 18390 20736 22
South Balham85 19453 19835 19
Wandle58 21376 21809 20
Southfields48 22332 22747 21

Balham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (45 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 202522
April 202513
March 202512
February 202526
January 202513
December 202416
November 202421
October 202419
September 202421
August 20243

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202532
May 202532
April 202522
March 202535
February 202515
January 202519
December 202431
November 202423
October 202433
September 202430
August 202427

A total of 380 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202545
May 202534
April 202530
March 202540
February 202533
January 202533
December 202413
November 202428
October 202442
September 202426
August 202422

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202513
April 202516
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202411
November 202416
October 202423
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 202512
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 148 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202513
April 20257
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 202417
November 202418
October 202426
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202526
May 202543
April 202542
March 202536
February 202525
January 202522
December 202428
November 202431
October 202423
September 202427
August 202410

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Balham in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting29
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour8
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clapham South (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Hildreth Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order1
7. Rinaldo Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Sistova Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Balham Station Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ethelbert Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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