Crime Rate in Furzedown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furzedown

The total recorded crimes in Furzedown, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furzedown 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 Furzedown, encompassing approximately 108,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
Furzedown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevill Allen Close with total crimes: 6
  • Thrale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fayland Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Furzedown?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Furzedown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 746 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Furzedown recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Furzedown had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,469 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Furzedown witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Furzedown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Furzedown has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Furzedown crimes were 746. The crime rate of Furzedown in 2024 was 6.90 (year) or 0.58 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Furzedown were around 1,469 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.59 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking 10 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
Balham180 61,226 32,205 3
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
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

Furzedown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 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 (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202521
January 202521
December 202422
November 202426
October 202420
September 202421
August 202439
April 202425

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202526
January 202520
December 202441
November 202429
October 202423
September 202440
August 202421
April 202426

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413
April 202413

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20245
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
April 20245

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243
April 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
April 20244

High Crime Locations Furzedown in March 2025

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

1. Bevill Allen Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Thrale Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fayland Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Eastwood Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Kettering Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Penwortham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Edencourt Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fernthorpe Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mitcham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moyser Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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