Crime Rate in Battersea Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battersea Park

The total recorded crimes in Battersea Park, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battersea Park crime rate of 1.18 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 Battersea Park, encompassing approximately 137,329 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-13.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-37.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
Battersea Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Francis Chichester Way with total crimes: 10
  • Meath Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Battersea Park?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Battersea Park reported a higher crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 851. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Battersea Park witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Battersea Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 2,105 crimes compared to 1,522. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Battersea Park witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Battersea Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Battersea Park has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Battersea Park crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Battersea Park in 2024 was 8.51 (year) or 0.71 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Battersea Park were around 2,105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.33 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battersea Park)CrimesRank (Battersea Park)CrimesRank (Battersea Park)
Tooting Broadway210 31,612 23,350 1
Lavender214 11,712 12,750 2
Roehampton210 21,214 42,084 5
Balham182 51,226 32,205 3
Wandsworth Town207 41,202 51,935 6
Nine Elms174 6767 11925 17
Thamesfield144 9998 71,923 7
St Mary's169 7995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec104 14707 151,473 9
Wandsworth Common110 12795 91,436 11
Furzedown104 15746 131,469 10
Falconbrook113 11789 101,428 12
Trinity118 10752 121,225 15
East Putney92 17645 171,268 13
West Hill110 13652 161,236 14
Shaftesbury & Queenstown97 16736 141,153 16
West Putney64 20462 18905 18
South Balham81 18453 19835 19
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

Battersea Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202535
March 202536
February 202549
January 202536
December 202431
November 202444
October 202463
September 202423
August 202427

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202551
March 202540
February 202541
January 202535
December 202446
November 202453
October 202437
September 202446
August 202439

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202524
February 202514
January 20259
December 202414
November 202423
October 202411
September 202419
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20259
February 202512
January 202513
December 20244
November 20243
October 202411
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202521
February 20256
January 202514
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202511
March 202522
February 202522
January 202513
December 202421
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202420
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 202410
October 202411
September 20245
August 20245
May 20241

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Battersea Park in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Francis Chichester Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Meath Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Joseph'S Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Culvert Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. A3216 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Great Eastern Wharf (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. Macduff Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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