Crime Rate in Wandsworth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth Town

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth Town crime rate of 1.32 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 Town, encompassing approximately 156,783 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (4.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
Wandsworth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11

How safe is Wandsworth Town?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, Wandsworth Town reported a higher crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 1,202 crimes compared to 851. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wandsworth Town witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, Wandsworth Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 1,935 crimes compared to 1,522. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wandsworth Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, Wandsworth Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wandsworth Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wandsworth Town has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 1.32 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total Wandsworth Town crimes were 1,202. The crime rate of Wandsworth Town in 2024 was 7.67 (year) or 0.64 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wandsworth Town were around 1,935 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.34 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth Town)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Town)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Town)
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
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
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

Wandsworth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202532
March 202536
February 202547
January 202542
December 202430
November 202441
October 202434
September 202458
August 202439

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202545
March 202531
February 202520
January 202543
December 202417
November 202436
October 202455
September 202439
August 202445

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 20258
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202419
October 20247
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202519
February 202515
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202517
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wandsworth Town in May 2025

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

1. Wandsworth High Street (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Other theft7
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Westdean Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carter'S Yard (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
9. Plough Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
10. Haydon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1

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