Crime in Battersea Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,065 crimes were recorded in Battersea Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Battersea Park
- Questions about crime in Battersea Park
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (501), violence and sexual offences (482) and vehicle crime (185) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,220th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Battersea Park | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,065 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.6 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,524 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Battersea Park peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,292 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,745). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,065 | 100.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,137 | 104.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,128 | 103.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,080 | 101.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,997 | 97.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,292 | 111.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,151 | 104.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,745 | 85.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,963 | 95.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 207 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Battersea Park recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.2 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.4 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (81% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (60% below) and other crime (42% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 25, while criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 56 and robbery fell from 67 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 501 | 24.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 185 | 9.0 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other theft | 161 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 130 | 6.3 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Drugs | 108 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Public order | 99 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 83 | 4.0 | 1.7 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 2.7 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.4 | 1.4 | -27% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.2 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Battersea Park; the highest is Lavender (171.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Northcote (64.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Battersea Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,401 | 106.2 | +6% |
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | +12% |
| Lavender | 2,631 | 171.8 | +71% |
| Falconbrook | 1,441 | 112.0 | +11% |
| Nine Elms | 1,400 | 154.8 | +54% |
| Northcote | 822 | 64.1 | -36% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +35% |
| Balham | 2,051 | 125.4 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Battersea Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” and “Petrol Station” (76 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Randall Close | 75 |
| On or near A3216 | 70 |
| On or near St Joseph'S Street | 69 |
| On or near Francis Chichester Way | 68 |
| On or near Cupar Road | 67 |
| On or near Patcham Terrace | 66 |
| On or near Newtown Street | 62 |
| On or near Great Eastern Wharf | 61 |
Of the 1,564 crimes in Battersea Park with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 501 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 815 | 52.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 415 | 26.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Battersea Park has an estimated population of 20,524 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (60%, against 23%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (58%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Battersea Park average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Battersea Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Battersea Park a safe place to live?
Battersea Park recorded 100.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,220th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Battersea Park?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 501 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (482).
Is crime in Battersea Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Battersea Park was down 3% on the year before: 2,065 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,137 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Battersea Park?
About 20,524 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Battersea Park?
Battersea Park is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.