Crime Rate in Nine Elms: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nine Elms

The total recorded crimes in Nine Elms, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nine Elms crime rate of 3.46 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 Jul were:

  • Drugs: (39) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
Nine Elms Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Mill Road with total crimes: 69
  • Savona Street with total crimes: 27
  • Ace Way with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Nine Elms has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nine Elms)CrimesRank (Nine Elms)CrimesRank (Nine Elms)
Tooting Broadway262 21,612 23,350 1
Lavender195 61,712 12,750 2
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
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

Nine Elms Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202556
May 202534
April 202520
March 202519
February 202510
January 202523
December 202411
November 202419
October 202436
September 202418
August 202417

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 202522
April 202524
March 202512
February 202518
January 20253
December 202421
November 202410
October 20247
September 202419
August 20242

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20241

A total of 290 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202536
May 202535
April 202536
March 202521
February 202511
January 20256
December 202424
November 202418
October 202433
September 202430
August 202411

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202531
May 202522
April 202532
March 202515
February 202529
January 202526
December 202433
November 202429
October 202418
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202520
April 202516
March 202512
February 202513
January 202512
December 202413
November 202412
October 20249
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 202512
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202410
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202513
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 202411
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. New Mill Road (Map)
Total69
Drugs36
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
2. Savona Street (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person14
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ace Way (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Other theft1
4. Circus Road West (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
6. Nine Elms Lane (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
7. Kirtling Street (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1

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