Crime Rate in Tooting Bec: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tooting Bec

The total recorded crimes in Tooting Bec, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tooting Bec crime rate of 0.78 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 Tooting Bec, encompassing approximately 133,777 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Tooting Bec Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Lucien Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Tooting Bec?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Tooting Bec demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 707 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tooting Bec recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Tooting Bec had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,473 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Tooting Bec witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tooting Bec Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tooting Bec has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 0.78 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Tooting Bec crimes were 707. The crime rate of Tooting Bec in 2024 was 5.28 (year) or 0.44 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tooting Bec were around 1,473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.01 (year) or 0.92 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tooting Bec)CrimesRank (Tooting Bec)CrimesRank (Tooting Bec)
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
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

Tooting Bec Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202527
February 202529
January 202522
December 202417
November 202419
October 202419
September 202439
August 202435
May 20241

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202527
March 202534
February 202527
January 202518
December 202417
November 202423
October 202427
September 202439
August 202448

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20258
February 202516
January 20258
December 20246
November 202414
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Tooting Bec in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Lucien Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Kellino Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Louisville Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
6. Hereward Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blakenham Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Gatton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Defoe Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Elderfield Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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