Crime Rate in Wandsworth Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth Common

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth Common crime rate of 1.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (96.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wandsworth Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 27
  • Siward Road with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall 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 May 2025 the Wandsworth Common has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 1.28 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth Common)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Common)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Common)
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
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 Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

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

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20243

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wandsworth Common in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Siward Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Garratt Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Nicosia Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
6. Carmichael Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
7. Aldren Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Groton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Brightman Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wimbledon Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.