Crime Rate in Lavender: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavender

The total recorded crimes in Lavender, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 214 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavender crime rate of 1.70 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 Lavender, encompassing approximately 125,866 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
Lavender Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Barnard Mews with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

How safe is Lavender?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Lavender reported a higher crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 1,712 crimes compared to 851. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lavender witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Lavender experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 2,750 crimes compared to 1,522. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lavender witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lavender Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lavender has recorded 214 crimes with crime rate of 1.70 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Lavender crimes were 1,712. The crime rate of Lavender in 2024 was 13.60 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lavender were around 2,750 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.85 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lavender)CrimesRank (Lavender)CrimesRank (Lavender)
Tooting Broadway210 31,612 23,350 1
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
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

Lavender Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (77 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202515
December 202410
November 202413
October 202420
September 202416
August 202410
July 20242
May 202412

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20259
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 463 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202542
March 202532
February 202541
January 202555
December 202443
November 202477
October 202466
September 202447
August 202414
July 20241

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
May 20246

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202518
February 202521
January 202520
December 202435
November 202423
October 202430
September 202429
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248

A total of 179 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202514
March 202516
February 202521
January 202510
December 202429
November 202423
October 202418
September 202412
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202526
March 202538
February 202537
January 202523
December 202440
November 202433
October 202439
September 202443
August 202425
July 20242
May 202410

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 401 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202544
March 202538
February 202537
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202441
September 202453
August 202440

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
May 20242

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20253
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411
July 20242
May 20246

High Crime Locations Lavender in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barnard Mews (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Hafer Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Clapham Junction (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cherwell Mews (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Theft from the person4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
10. Keildon Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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