Crime Rate in Roehampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roehampton

The total recorded crimes in Roehampton, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 210 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roehampton crime rate of 3.18 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 Roehampton, encompassing approximately 66,039 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (31.11% increase)
  • Drugs: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
Roehampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoughton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Angel Mews with total crimes: 11
  • Dowdeswell Close with total crimes: 10

How safe is Roehampton?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Roehampton reported a higher crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 1,214 crimes compared to 851. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Roehampton witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Roehampton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 2,084 crimes compared to 1,522. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Roehampton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, Roehampton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Roehampton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Roehampton has recorded 210 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Roehampton crimes were 1,214. The crime rate of Roehampton in 2024 was 18.38 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roehampton were around 2,084 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.56 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roehampton)CrimesRank (Roehampton)CrimesRank (Roehampton)
Tooting Broadway210 31,612 23,350 1
Lavender214 11,712 12,750 2
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
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

Roehampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (49 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202557
March 202565
February 202546
January 202549
December 202433
November 202448
October 202450
September 202466
August 202461

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202512
February 202511
January 202513
December 20246
November 202415
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202545
March 202552
February 202556
January 202536
December 202454
November 202445
October 202459
September 202450
August 202449

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202511
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 202413
October 202420
September 202419
August 20247

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 202411
November 202416
October 202411
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202515
March 20257
February 202510
January 20255
December 202415
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20259
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20255
December 20249
November 20243
October 202415
September 202414
August 20244

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Roehampton in May 2025

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

1. Stoughton Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
2. Angel Mews (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Dowdeswell Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Roehampton High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Grosse Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hersham Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
8. Harbridge Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Fontley Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Highcross Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Robbery1

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