Crime Rate in Lavender: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavender

The total recorded crimes in Lavender, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavender crime rate of 1.45 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)
Lavender Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Cherwell Mews with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lavender has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)
Tooting Broadway255 11,612 23,350 1
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
Furzedown105 14746 131,469 10
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

Lavender Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202521
January 202520
December 202435
November 202423
October 202430
September 202429
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248
April 202426

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
April 202414

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202537
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202441
September 202453
August 202440
April 202434

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202541
January 202555
December 202443
November 202477
October 202466
September 202447
August 202414
July 20241
April 202440

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202537
January 202523
December 202440
November 202433
October 202439
September 202443
August 202425
July 20242
May 202410
April 202437

A total of 157 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
April 202417

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202515
December 202410
November 202413
October 202420
September 202416
August 202410
July 20242
May 202412
April 202421

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lavender in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Cherwell Mews (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Prested Road (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Comyn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Eckstein Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Ilminster Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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