Crime in Battersea Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,024 crimes were recorded in Battersea Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Battersea Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Battersea Park
- Types of crime in Battersea Park
- Battersea Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Battersea Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Battersea Park
- Population and deprivation in Battersea Park
- Questions about crime in Battersea Park
- About this data
2,024 crimes were recorded in Battersea Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 480 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Battersea Park has the 1,276th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Battersea Park | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,024 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.6 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,524 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Battersea Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,338 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,726). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,024 | 98.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,142 | 104.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,131 | 103.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,071 | 100.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,994 | 97.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,338 | 113.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,093 | 102.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,726 | 84.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,981 | 96.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 202 |
| June 2026 | 154 |
| May 2026 | 186 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 153 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 162 |
| October 2025 | 185 |
| September 2025 | 199 |
| August 2025 | 166 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Battersea Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in public order (+12%) and drugs (+11%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and theft from the person (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 480 | 23.4 | 1.52 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 22.8 | 0.67 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 178 | 8.7 | 1.76 | -4% |
| Other theft | 152 | 7.4 | 1.16 | -21% |
| Burglary | 130 | 6.3 | 1.79 | +5% |
| Drugs | 114 | 5.6 | 1.70 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 5.6 | 0.67 | -2% |
| Public order | 100 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 4.0 | 2.39 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 57 | 2.8 | 3.37 | +4% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.4 | 1.77 | -21% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +78% |
Anti-social behaviour in Battersea Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Battersea Park recorded 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Battersea Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Battersea Park recorded 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Battersea Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Battersea Park recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Battersea Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Battersea Park recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Battersea Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Battersea Park recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Battersea Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Battersea Park recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Battersea Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Battersea Park recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Battersea Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Battersea Park recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Battersea Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Battersea Park recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Battersea Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Battersea Park recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Battersea Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Battersea Park recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Battersea Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Battersea Park recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Battersea Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Battersea Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Battersea Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Battersea Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Battersea Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Battersea Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Battersea Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,395 | 105.8 | +7% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | +15% |
| Lavender | 2,649 | 173.0 | +75% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | +13% |
| Nine Elms | 1,403 | 155.2 | +57% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -37% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +39% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | +31% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Battersea Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A3216 | 82 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 79 |
| On or near Randall Close | 76 |
| On or near Francis Chichester Way | 68 |
| On or near St Joseph'S Street | 67 |
| On or near Patcham Terrace | 66 |
| On or near Anhalt Road | 59 |
| On or near Great Eastern Wharf | 59 |
| On or near Newtown Street | 57 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Battersea Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 806 | 39.8% |
| Not recorded | 480 | 23.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 417 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Battersea Park has an estimated population of 20,524. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Battersea Park sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Battersea Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% |
| Private rented homes | 37.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Battersea Park a safe place to live?
Battersea Park recorded 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Battersea Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (468).
Is crime in Battersea Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Battersea Park was down 6% on the year before: 2,024 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,142 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Battersea Park?
Battersea Park is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Battersea Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.