Crime Rate in Northcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northcote

The total recorded crimes in Northcote, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northcote crime rate of 0.74 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 Northcote, encompassing approximately 88,315 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Northcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belleville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bowood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gayville Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northcote?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Northcote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 390 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northcote recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Northcote had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 736 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northcote recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northcote Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northcote has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 0.74 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Northcote crimes were 390. The crime rate of Northcote in 2024 was 4.42 (year) or 0.37 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northcote were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.33 (year) or 0.69 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northcote)CrimesRank (Northcote)CrimesRank (Northcote)
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
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
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

Northcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202519
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202420
September 202418
August 202426
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202517
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202522
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202415
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Northcote in May 2025

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

1. Belleville Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bowood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Gayville Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Hillier Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Bolingbroke Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Bramfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightingale Walk (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
8. Walsingham Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morella Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gorst Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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