Crime Rate in Tooting Bec: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tooting Bec

The total recorded crimes in Tooting Bec, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tooting Bec crime rate of 0.84 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Tooting Bec Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hereward Road with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Defoe Place with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tooting Bec has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 0.84 ranking 13th 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.

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
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
South Balham68 18453 19835 19
Wandle53 21376 21809 20
Northcote58 20390 20736 22
Southfields38 22332 22747 21

Tooting Bec Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202527
January 202518
December 202417
November 202423
October 202427
September 202439
August 202448
April 202432

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202529
January 202522
December 202417
November 202419
October 202419
September 202439
August 202435
May 20241
April 202422

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202516
January 20258
December 20246
November 202414
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202512
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Tooting Bec in March 2025

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

1. Hereward Road (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Defoe Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Derinton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Herlwyn Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft1
6. Tooting Bec Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rogers Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chertsey Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ravenfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1

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