Crime Rate in Wandsworth Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth Common

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth Common crime rate of 1.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wandsworth Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 19
  • Carmichael Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Siward Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Wandsworth.

    • 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 areas in the Wandsworth.

  • 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 July 2025 the Wandsworth Common has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 1.37 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth Common)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Common)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Common)
Tooting Broadway262 21,612 23,350 1
Lavender195 61,712 12,750 2
Wandsworth Town337 11,202 51,935 6
Balham209 31,226 32,205 3
Battersea Park192 71,168 62,105 4
Roehampton206 41,214 42,084 5
St Mary's198 5995 81,490 8
Thamesfield154 10998 71,923 7
Nine Elms189 8767 11925 17
Tooting Bec129 13707 151,473 9
Trinity174 9752 121,225 15
Furzedown123 14746 131,469 10
Falconbrook114 16789 101,428 12
West Hill143 11652 161,236 14
Shaftesbury & Queenstown139 12736 141,153 16
East Putney97 17645 171,268 13
West Putney76 20462 18905 18
Northcote91 18390 20736 22
South Balham85 19453 19835 19
Wandle58 21376 21809 20
Southfields48 22332 22747 21

Wandsworth Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202516
May 202524
April 202517
March 202517
February 20258
January 202515
December 202420
November 202419
October 202433
September 202429
August 202434

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 202513
February 202514
January 20259
December 202412
November 202416
October 202420
September 202429
August 20242

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202524
May 202553
April 202527
March 202547
February 202532
January 202551
December 202442
November 202445
October 202433
September 202433
August 202433

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 202415
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20243

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 202511
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wandsworth Common in July 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Carmichael Mews (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Siward Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Earlsfield (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Algarve Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fitzhugh Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Trewint Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garratt Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
10. Lanesborough Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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