Crime Rate in West Putney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Putney

The total recorded crimes in West Putney, Wandsworth, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Putney crime rate of 0.97 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 West Putney, encompassing approximately 65,732 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
West Putney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hayward Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Campion Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cortis Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is West Putney?

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

  • Relative to Wandsworth:

    • In 2024, West Putney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wandsworth average, with 462 crimes compared to 851.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Putney recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

    • In 2023, West Putney had fewer crimes than the Wandsworth average, with 905 crimes compared to 1,522. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Putney recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Wandsworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wandsworth, West Putney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Putney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Putney has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Wandsworth, UK

In 2024, the total West Putney crimes were 462. The crime rate of West Putney in 2024 was 7.03 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Putney were around 905 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.77 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Wandsworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Putney)CrimesRank (West Putney)CrimesRank (West Putney)
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
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
South Balham81 18453 19835 19
Northcote65 19390 20736 22
Wandle56 22376 21809 20
Southfields57 21332 22747 21

West Putney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202527
March 202511
February 202510
January 202513
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202524
February 202512
January 202517
December 202414
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20258
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations West Putney in May 2025

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

1. Hayward Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Campion Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. Cortis Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Putney Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Isis Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carslake Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cherrywood Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Chartfield Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Fairfax Mews (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairdale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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