Crime Rate in Shaftesbury & Queenstown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown

The total recorded crimes in Shaftesbury & Queenstown, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shaftesbury & Queenstown crime rate of 1.07 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 Shaftesbury & Queenstown, encompassing approximately 90,719 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Shaftesbury & Queenstown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sleaford Street with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8
  • Caroline Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Shaftesbury & Queenstown?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Shaftesbury & Queenstown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 736 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Shaftesbury & Queenstown had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shaftesbury & Queenstown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shaftesbury & Queenstown has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 1.07 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Shaftesbury & Queenstown crimes were 736. The crime rate of Shaftesbury & Queenstown in 2024 was 8.11 (year) or 0.68 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shaftesbury & Queenstown were around 1,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.71 (year) or 1.06 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shaftesbury & Queenstown)CrimesRank (Shaftesbury & Queenstown)CrimesRank (Shaftesbury & Queenstown)
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
West Putney64 20462 18905 18
South Balham81 18453 19835 19
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

Shaftesbury & Queenstown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 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 Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 202410
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202525
February 202518
January 202520
December 202423
November 202430
October 202425
September 202421
August 202422

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202531
March 202533
February 202522
January 202540
December 202417
November 202416
October 202457
September 202432
August 202445

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 202411
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 202515
January 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 202514
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20251

High Crime Locations Shaftesbury & Queenstown in May 2025

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

1. Sleaford Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Caroline Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Bradmead (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. St Georges Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Condell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Ingelow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Morrison Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Deeley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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