The total recorded crimes in South Balham, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Balham crime rate of 1.60 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 areas in the Wandsworth.
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 areas in the Wandsworth.
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.
In May 2025 the South Balham has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 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.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (South Balham) | Crimes | Rank (South Balham) | Crimes | Rank (South Balham) | |
Tooting Broadway | 210 | 3 | 1,612 | 2 | 3,350 | 1 |
Lavender | 214 | 1 | 1,712 | 1 | 2,750 | 2 |
Roehampton | 210 | 2 | 1,214 | 4 | 2,084 | 5 |
Balham | 182 | 5 | 1,226 | 3 | 2,205 | 3 |
Battersea Park | 162 | 8 | 1,168 | 6 | 2,105 | 4 |
Wandsworth Town | 207 | 4 | 1,202 | 5 | 1,935 | 6 |
Nine Elms | 174 | 6 | 767 | 11 | 925 | 17 |
Thamesfield | 144 | 9 | 998 | 7 | 1,923 | 7 |
St Mary's | 169 | 7 | 995 | 8 | 1,490 | 8 |
Tooting Bec | 104 | 14 | 707 | 15 | 1,473 | 9 |
Wandsworth Common | 110 | 12 | 795 | 9 | 1,436 | 11 |
Furzedown | 104 | 15 | 746 | 13 | 1,469 | 10 |
Falconbrook | 113 | 11 | 789 | 10 | 1,428 | 12 |
Trinity | 118 | 10 | 752 | 12 | 1,225 | 15 |
East Putney | 92 | 17 | 645 | 17 | 1,268 | 13 |
West Hill | 110 | 13 | 652 | 16 | 1,236 | 14 |
Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 97 | 16 | 736 | 14 | 1,153 | 16 |
West Putney | 64 | 20 | 462 | 18 | 905 | 18 |
Northcote | 65 | 19 | 390 | 20 | 736 | 22 |
Wandle | 56 | 22 | 376 | 21 | 809 | 20 |
Southfields | 57 | 21 | 332 | 22 | 747 | 21 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.
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).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 26 |
April 2025 | 11 |
March 2025 | 14 |
February 2025 | 10 |
January 2025 | 10 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 15 |
October 2024 | 17 |
September 2024 | 8 |
August 2024 | 9 |
A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 11 |
April 2025 | 11 |
March 2025 | 13 |
February 2025 | 13 |
January 2025 | 13 |
December 2024 | 13 |
November 2024 | 16 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 15 |
August 2024 | 15 |
A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 4 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 5 |
November 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 11 |
April 2025 | 5 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 6 |
November 2024 | 4 |
October 2024 | 6 |
September 2024 | 4 |
August 2024 | 4 |
A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 3 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 6 |
November 2024 | 6 |
October 2024 | 8 |
September 2024 | 6 |
August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 3 |
October 2024 | 2 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 19 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 15 |
December 2024 | 28 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 10 |
August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 4 |
January 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 5 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 2 |
March 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 1 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 13 |
April 2025 | 6 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 5 |
January 2025 | 7 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 11 |
October 2024 | 12 |
September 2024 | 9 |
August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
April 2025 | 2 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 1 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 1 |
March 2025 | 7 |
February 2025 | 4 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 4 |
November 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 3 |
August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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March 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Balham postcode area is presented below.
Total | 10 |
Other theft | 4 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Drugs | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Vehicle crime | 3 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Bicycle theft | 1 |
Other crime | 1 |
Total | 5 |
Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Shoplifting | 2 |
Burglary | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Other theft | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Vehicle crime | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Other theft | 1 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 4 |
Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Burglary | 1 |
Robbery | 1 |
Theft from the person | 1 |