Crime Rate in West Putney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Putney

The total recorded crimes in West Putney, Wandsworth, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Putney crime rate of 0.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
West Putney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emerald Square with total crimes: 6
  • Toland Square with total crimes: 5
  • Breasley Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Putney has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 19th 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.

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
Wandsworth Town163 71,202 51,935 6
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
South Balham68 18453 19835 19
Wandle53 21376 21809 20
Northcote58 20390 20736 22
Southfields38 22332 22747 21

West Putney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202513
December 202418
November 202414
October 202419
September 202415
August 202419
April 202416

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202512
January 202517
December 202414
November 202419
October 202412
September 202416
August 202415
April 202417

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
April 20248

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
April 20243

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20258
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
April 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 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
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
April 20243

High Crime Locations West Putney in March 2025

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

1. Emerald Square (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Toland Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Breasley Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Isis Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Cortis Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westleigh Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Carslake Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Upper Richmond Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Pleasance Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cotman Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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