Crime Rate in South Balham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Balham

The total recorded crimes in South Balham, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Balham crime rate of 1.34 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 South Balham, encompassing approximately 50,613 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Balham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Balham High Road with total crimes: 7
  • Larch Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is South Balham?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, South Balham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 453 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Balham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Balham had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 835 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Balham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Balham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Balham has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.34 ranking 18th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total South Balham crimes were 453. The crime rate of South Balham in 2024 was 8.95 (year) or 0.75 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Balham were around 835 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.50 (year) or 1.37 (month) ranking 19 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
Wandle53 21376 21809 20
Northcote58 20390 20736 22
Southfields38 22332 22747 21

South Balham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202415
October 202417
September 20248
August 20249
April 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202513
December 202413
November 202416
October 20243
September 202415
August 202415
April 202414

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20251
January 202515
December 202428
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations South Balham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Balham High Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Larch Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Bedford Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Terrapin Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Elmbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Huron Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Childebert Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dr Johnson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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