Crime Rate in Northcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northcote

The total recorded crimes in Northcote, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northcote crime rate of 1.03 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Northcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 13
  • Belleville Road with total crimes: 8
  • Bowood Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Northcote has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northcote)CrimesRank (Northcote)CrimesRank (Northcote)
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
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
South Balham85 19453 19835 19
Wandle58 21376 21809 20
Southfields48 22332 22747 21

Northcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202525
May 202526
April 202522
March 202511
February 202515
January 202513
December 202415
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202515
April 20259
March 202519
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202420
September 202418
August 202426

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
May 20258
April 20259
March 202517
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Northcote in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Belleville Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Bowood Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
4. Honeywell Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Bolingbroke Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Halston Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order2
7. Rainham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Broxash Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Culmstock Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Morella Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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