Crime Rate in Lavender: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lavender

The total recorded crimes in Lavender, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lavender crime rate of 1.55 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (45.16% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
Lavender Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Cherwell Mews with total crimes: 14
  • Ilminster Gardens with total crimes: 14

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 July 2025 the Lavender has recorded 195 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lavender)CrimesRank (Lavender)CrimesRank (Lavender)
Tooting Broadway262 21,612 23,350 1
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
East Putney97 17645 171,268 13
West Putney76 20462 18905 18
Northcote91 18390 20736 22
South Balham85 19453 19835 19
Wandle58 21376 21809 20
Southfields48 22332 22747 21

Lavender Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202543
May 202533
April 202526
March 202538
February 202537
January 202523
December 202440
November 202433
October 202439
September 202443
August 202425

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202540
May 202542
April 202544
March 202538
February 202537
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202441
September 202453
August 202440

A total of 538 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202531
May 202545
April 202542
March 202532
February 202541
January 202555
December 202443
November 202477
October 202466
September 202447
August 202414

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 202410
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20255
April 202512
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 202414
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202519
April 202521
March 202518
February 202521
January 202520
December 202435
November 202423
October 202430
September 202429
August 202410

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 202515
December 202410
November 202413
October 202420
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202521
May 202510
April 20251
March 20259
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 190 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202526
April 202514
March 202516
February 202521
January 202510
December 202429
November 202423
October 202418
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 202510
March 20253
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 202510
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Lavender in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Cherwell Mews (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person5
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Ilminster Gardens (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Barnard Mews (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Clapham Junction (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Comyn Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Rush Hill Mews (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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