Crime Rate in Northcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northcote

The total recorded crimes in Northcote, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northcote crime rate of 0.66 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Northcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belleville Road with total crimes: 8
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Bolingbroke Grove 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Northcote has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 0.66 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)CrimesRank (Wandsworth)
Tooting Broadway255 11,612 23,350 1
Lavender183 41,712 12,750 2
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
Southfields38 22332 22747 21

Northcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202415
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
April 202427

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
April 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Northcote in March 2025

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

1. Belleville Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bolingbroke Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bramfield Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Northcote Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thurleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Old Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ballingdon Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Blenkarne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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