Crime Rate in Wandsworth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth Town

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth Town crime rate of 1.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-23.40% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Wandsworth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wandsworth Town has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 7th 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.

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
St Mary's139 8995 81,490 8
Tooting Bec113 13707 151,473 9
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

Wandsworth Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202520
January 202543
December 202417
November 202436
October 202455
September 202439
August 202445
April 202453

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202547
January 202542
December 202430
November 202441
October 202434
September 202458
August 202439
April 202429

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202419
October 20247
September 202412
August 20242
April 202413

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
April 202413

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246
April 20247

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 202410
August 20241
April 202413

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245
April 202425

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Wandsworth Town in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Wandsworth High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
9. Westdean Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elsynge Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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