Crime Rate in East Putney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Putney

The total recorded crimes in East Putney, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Putney crime rate of 0.97 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 East Putney, encompassing approximately 94,751 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
East Putney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Neville Gill Close with total crimes: 6
  • Seymour Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oakhill Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is East Putney?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, East Putney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 645 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Putney recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, East Putney had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,268 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Putney recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, East Putney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Putney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Putney has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total East Putney crimes were 645. The crime rate of East Putney in 2024 was 6.81 (year) or 0.57 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Putney were around 1,268 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.38 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Putney)CrimesRank (East Putney)CrimesRank (East Putney)
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
Battersea Park162 81,168 62,105 4
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
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

East Putney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202529
February 202518
January 202521
December 202422
November 202429
October 202428
September 202421
August 202430

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202513
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202531
March 202525
February 202519
January 202527
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420
September 202424
August 202422
May 20241

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 202411
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20248
July 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations East Putney in May 2025

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

1. Neville Gill Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Seymour Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Oakhill Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. West Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Public order4
5. Evenwood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burston Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oakhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Strathan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kersfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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