Crime Rate in Balham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balham

The total recorded crimes in Balham, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balham crime rate of 1.35 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (133.33% increase)
Balham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hildreth Street with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Balham has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 1.35 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)
Tooting Broadway255 11,612 23,350 1
Lavender183 41,712 12,750 2
Thamesfield200 2998 71,923 7
Battersea Park197 31,168 62,105 4
Roehampton183 51,214 42,084 5
Wandsworth Town163 71,202 51,935 6
St Mary's139 8995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec113 13707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common121 10795 91,436 11
Nine Elms127 9767 11925 17
Furzedown105 14746 131,469 10
Falconbrook117 12789 101,428 12
Trinity117 11752 121,225 15
East Putney101 15645 171,268 13
West Hill91 17652 161,236 14
Shaftesbury & Queenstown96 16736 141,153 16
West Putney65 19462 18905 18
South Balham68 18453 19835 19
Wandle53 21376 21809 20
Northcote58 20390 20736 22
Southfields38 22332 22747 21

Balham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202526
January 202513
December 202416
November 202421
October 202419
September 202421
August 20243
July 20241
April 202435

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202533
January 202533
December 202413
November 202428
October 202442
September 202426
August 202422
April 202426

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20248
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 128 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 202513
December 202417
November 202418
October 202426
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
April 202413

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202515
January 202519
December 202431
November 202423
October 202433
September 202430
August 202427
July 20242
May 20247
April 202428

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202412
September 202411
August 202413
April 202410

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202511
December 202411
November 202416
October 202423
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 202411
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202525
January 202522
December 202428
November 202431
October 202423
September 202427
August 202410
April 202420

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Balham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Hildreth Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Clapham South (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Balham (Map)
Total7
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Ethelbert Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
8. Caistor Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1

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