Crime Rate in South Balham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Balham

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (136.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Balham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Bedford Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Huron Road 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 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.

South Balham Crime Statstics

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Balham)CrimesRank (South Balham)CrimesRank (South Balham)
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
Shaftesbury & Queenstown97 16736 141,153 16
West Putney64 20462 18905 18
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

South Balham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202511
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202415
October 202417
September 20248
August 20249

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.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 202513
February 202513
January 202513
December 202413
November 202416
October 20243
September 202415
August 202415

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.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202519
February 20251
January 202515
December 202428
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 20242

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202411
October 202412
September 20249
August 20246

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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.

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

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.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations South Balham in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Bedford Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
3. Huron Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
4. Elmbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Byrne Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Terrapin Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Bushnell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Drakefield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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