Crime in East Putney: statistics, rates and trends
1,159 crimes were recorded in East Putney in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Putney at a glance
- Crime trends in East Putney
- Types of crime in East Putney
- East Putney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Putney
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Putney
- Demographics of East Putney
- Questions about crime in East Putney
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (315), anti-social behaviour (225) and other theft (114) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,599th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | East Putney | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,159 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,182 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Putney peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,305 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (983). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,159 | 60.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,162 | 60.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,191 | 62.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,256 | 65.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,126 | 58.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,259 | 65.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,305 | 68.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,114 | 58.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 983 | 51.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (71% below) and shoplifting (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 30 to 52 and other theft rose from 92 to 114, while criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 37 and vehicle crime fell from 144 to 113.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 16.4 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 11.7 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Other theft | 114 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Burglary | 80 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Public order | 79 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 67 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Drugs | 52 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 1.9 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +23% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 1.4 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Putney; the highest is Wandsworth Town (135.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Southfields, Wandsworth (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Putney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesfield | 1,853 | 106.4 | +76% |
| West Hill | 1,089 | 64.0 | +6% |
| Southfields | 638 | 51.1 | -16% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +125% |
| West Putney | 886 | 59.6 | -1% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | +21% |
| Roehampton | 1,968 | 98.2 | +63% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,152 | 68.6 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in East Putney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (87).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 87 |
| On or near Lebanon Road | 58 |
| On or near Woodlands Way | 49 |
| On or near Ernshaw Place | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Oakhill Place | 34 |
| On or near Mapleton Road | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Strathan Close | 28 |
| On or near Neville Gill Close | 26 |
Of the 934 crimes in East Putney with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 225 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 459 | 49.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
East Putney has an estimated population of 19,182 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (70%, against 34%) and more households without a car (48%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Putney average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | East Putney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 70.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Putney a safe place to live?
East Putney recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,599th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Putney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (225).
Is crime in East Putney going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Putney was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,159 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,162 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Putney?
About 19,182 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Putney?
East Putney 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.