WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in southfields, wandsworth

Comprehensive safety analysis for southfields, localized within wandsworth.

Total Crimes

57
trending_up +1.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.42per 1k
trending_up +3.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,659

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences13
Vehicle Crime10
Other Theft9
Anti-social Behaviour8
Shoplifting8
Public Order3
Drug Offences3
Burglary2
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 8Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
12
On or near Merton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Hanford Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Crowthorne Close Map
Drugs: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Replingham Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Knaresborough Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Clonmore Street Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Riverdale Drive Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Dounesforth Gardens Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Safety comparison within wandsworth district.

Local Rank

#1safest in wandsworth

City Average

95.15per 1k

Local Policing

Southfields

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Local Priorities

Violence against the Person
Southfields has long been the safest ward on Wandsworth borough and has no specific violence related concerns. Without taking this for granted, the priority is to keep Southfields as safe as it presently is.

Issued: 28 Mar 2026

Status Update

In line with the governments Neighbourhood Guarantee, Southfields has two DWOs as well as a PCSO. The officers arewell known and respected within the ward. They will continue to engage with communities within the ward which includes the Southfields Grid Residents Association and Southfields Business forum. The ward has two secondary schools and benefits from a Dedicated Child & Young person officer (DWO-CYP) who provides ongoing education and crime prevention advice to pupils.

Actioned: 16 Jun 2026

Motor Vehicle Crime
There has been a series of theft of radar sensors from vehicles across the borough though there has been a significant number of offences within Southfields ward. In addition, due to the residential nature of the ward, parked vehicles are at increased risk of been targeted.

Issued: 28 Mar 2026

Status Update

There is continued occurences of theft of sensors from vehicles in Southfields. Foot and cycle patrols are being conducted across the ward with positive interventions such as stop search being utilised where reasonable grounds exist. Intelligence and analysis of crime data along with the use of predictive crime mapping is being used to to identify vulnerable locations and direct patrols.
Crime prevention advice is being provided by reassurance visits to repeat offenders whilst regular engagements such as Cuppa with a Copper remain popular. Met Engage is now fully operational. Officers are utilising the platform to provide operational updates to subscribers

Actioned: 16 Jun 2026

Anti-social Behaviour
To reduce ASB / low level offending in the Southfield LT / Replingham Road area.

Issued: 28 Mar 2026

Status Update

There has been pro-active engagement with the homeless community who are perceived to be responsible for urination, begging and low level shoplifting.We are working with charities and council services (SPEAR) to provide provision and support. We will use ASB legislation for repeat offenders leading to enforcable Criminal Behaviour Orders where necessary and / or appropriate. Presently we are in liaison with retail managers and local businesses to identify and arrest repeat offenders.

Actioned: 16 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN13

Ward panel meeting

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8:08 AM — 9:08 AM

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146 Lavenham Road London

JUL11

Ward panel meeting

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10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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St. Barnabas Church Lavenham Road

OCT24

Ward panel meeting

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10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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146 Lavenham Road London

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