Crime Rate in Wandsworth Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth Common

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth Common crime rate of 1.40 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 Wandsworth Common, encompassing approximately 86,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Wandsworth Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 29
  • Strathdon Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wandsworth Common?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Wandsworth Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 795 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wandsworth Common witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wandsworth Common had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,436 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wandsworth Common witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wandsworth Common Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wandsworth Common has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Wandsworth Common crimes were 795. The crime rate of Wandsworth Common in 2024 was 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wandsworth Common were around 1,436 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.65 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 11 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
Tooting Bec113 13707 151,473 9
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

Wandsworth Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 20259
December 202412
November 202416
October 202420
September 202429
August 20242
April 202415

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20245

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
April 202410

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202433
September 202429
August 202434
April 202421

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202532
January 202551
December 202442
November 202445
October 202433
September 202433
August 202433
April 202449

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20243
April 20248

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Wandsworth Common in March 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences21
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Strathdon Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
4. Thornsett Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Garratt Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Godley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. St Martin'S Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Siward Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Weybourne Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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