Crime Rate in Wandle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandle

The total recorded crimes in Wandle, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandle crime rate of 0.58 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 Wandle, encompassing approximately 96,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Wandle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Atheldene Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bassingham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eton Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wandle?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Wandle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 376 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wandle recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Wandle had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 809 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wandle recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wandle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wandle has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 0.51 ranking 22th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Wandle crimes were 376. The crime rate of Wandle in 2024 was 3.88 (year) or 0.32 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wandle were around 809 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.36 (year) or 0.70 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandle)CrimesRank (Wandle)CrimesRank (Wandle)
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
South Balham81 18453 19835 19
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

Wandle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 202411
October 202417
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202518
February 202512
January 202512
December 202410
November 202415
October 202423
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20245

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wandle in May 2025

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

1. Atheldene Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Bassingham Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Eton Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. St John'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crealock Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Treport Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Haldane Place (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Farlton Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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