Crime Rate in Furzedown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Furzedown

The total recorded crimes in Furzedown, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Furzedown crime rate of 0.96 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Furzedown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swain Close with total crimes: 7
  • Moyser Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bevill Allen Close 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 areas in the Wandsworth.

    • 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 areas in the Wandsworth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Furzedown has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Furzedown)CrimesRank (Furzedown)CrimesRank (Furzedown)
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
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

Furzedown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 202511
February 20258
January 202511
December 202417
November 202415
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202539
February 202526
January 202520
December 202441
November 202429
October 202423
September 202440
August 202421

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202525
March 202519
February 202521
January 202521
December 202422
November 202426
October 202420
September 202421
August 202439

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 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
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202514
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 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

High Crime Locations Furzedown in May 2025

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

1. Swain Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Moyser Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Bevill Allen Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Idlecombe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Furzedown Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Edencourt Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Eardley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
8. Kettering Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rame Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Fayland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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