Crime Rate in East Putney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Putney

The total recorded crimes in East Putney, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Putney crime rate of 1.02 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
East Putney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • St John'S Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Mexfield Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the East Putney has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Putney)CrimesRank (East Putney)CrimesRank (East Putney)
Tooting Broadway262 21,612 23,350 1
Lavender195 61,712 12,750 2
Wandsworth Town337 11,202 51,935 6
Balham209 31,226 32,205 3
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
West Putney76 20462 18905 18
Northcote91 18390 20736 22
South Balham85 19453 19835 19
Wandle58 21376 21809 20
Southfields48 22332 22747 21

East Putney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 202411
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202518
April 202531
March 202525
February 202519
January 202527
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420
September 202424
August 202422

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202518
May 202520
April 202511
March 202513
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 20247
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202518
May 202523
April 202524
March 202529
February 202518
January 202521
December 202422
November 202429
October 202428
September 202421
August 202430

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20251
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
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 July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
2. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mexfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ernshaw Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Neville Gill Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodlands Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Colebrook Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Cromford Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Putney (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person2

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