Crime Rate in Nine Elms: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nine Elms

The total recorded crimes in Nine Elms, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nine Elms crime rate of 3.19 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 Nine Elms, encompassing approximately 54,591 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Nine Elms Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Mill Road with total crimes: 33
  • Circus Road West with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

How safe is Nine Elms?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Nine Elms demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 767 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Nine Elms witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Nine Elms had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 925 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nine Elms recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nine Elms Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nine Elms has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Nine Elms crimes were 767. The crime rate of Nine Elms in 2024 was 14.05 (year) or 1.17 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nine Elms were around 925 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.94 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nine Elms)CrimesRank (Nine Elms)CrimesRank (Nine Elms)
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
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

Nine Elms Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (21 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 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 24 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 (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202520
March 202519
February 202510
January 202523
December 202411
November 202419
October 202436
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20259
February 20258
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202410
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202512
February 202518
January 20253
December 202421
November 202410
October 20247
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202512
February 202513
January 202512
December 202413
November 202412
October 20249
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202536
March 202521
February 202511
January 20256
December 202424
November 202418
October 202433
September 202430
August 202411

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202532
March 202515
February 202529
January 202526
December 202433
November 202429
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418
May 20241

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 202411
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Nine Elms in May 2025

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

1. New Mill Road (Map)
Total33
Other theft6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
2. Circus Road West (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Public order1
4. Savona Street (Map)
Total19
Theft from the person8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ace Way (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nine Elms Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Public order2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person3
9. Sopwith Way (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Post Office Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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