Crime Rate in Wandsworth Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wandsworth Town

The total recorded crimes in Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth, UK in July 2025 are around 337 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wandsworth Town crime rate of 2.15 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (112) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (53.06% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
Wandsworth Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth High Street with total crimes: 38
  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Church Row with total crimes: 16

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 July 2025 the Wandsworth Town has recorded 337 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wandsworth Town)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Town)CrimesRank (Wandsworth Town)
Tooting Broadway262 21,612 23,350 1
Lavender195 61,712 12,750 2
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
Wandsworth Common118 15795 91,436 11
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 Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

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 554 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202564
May 202547
April 202545
March 202531
February 202520
January 202543
December 202417
November 202436
October 202455
September 202439
August 202445

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 20245
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 531 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202549
May 202548
April 202532
March 202536
February 202547
January 202542
December 202430
November 202441
October 202434
September 202458
August 202439

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202525
April 202513
March 20258
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202419
October 20247
September 202412
August 20242

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 202410
November 202413
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 202414
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202527
May 202526
April 202515
March 202517
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 202419
August 20246

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 202511
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 202519
February 202515
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202522
May 202513
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 202513
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Wandsworth Town in July 2025

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

1. Wandsworth High Street (Map)
Total38
Anti-social behaviour26
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order10
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Church Row (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft3
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Dutch Yard (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carter'S Yard (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
7. Armoury Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vermont Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
10. Nantes Close (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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