Crime in East Putney: statistics, rates and trends
1,175 crimes were recorded in East Putney in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in East Putney
- Questions about crime in East Putney
- About this data
1,175 crimes were recorded in East Putney in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Putney has the 2,547th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Putney | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,175 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.3 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,182 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Putney was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,299 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (977). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 1,175 | 61.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,163 | 60.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,173 | 61.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,277 | 66.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,105 | 57.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,299 | 67.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,264 | 65.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,129 | 58.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 977 | 50.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Putney 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+66%) and violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-22%) and vehicle crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 16.5 | 0.48 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 11.7 | 0.76 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 6.2 | 1.26 | -16% |
| Other theft | 106 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +13% |
| Burglary | 80 | 4.2 | 1.18 | -2% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 3.8 | 0.45 | +1% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.5 | 0.77 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 30 | 1.6 | 0.93 | +58% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.95 | +67% |
| Other crime | 13 | 0.7 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Putney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Putney recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Putney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Putney recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Putney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Putney recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Putney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Putney recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Putney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Putney recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Putney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Putney recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Putney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Putney recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Putney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Putney recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Putney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Putney recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Putney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Putney recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Putney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Putney recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Putney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Putney recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Putney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Putney recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Putney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Putney recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Putney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Putney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Putney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesfield | 1,826 | 104.9 | +71% |
| West Hill | 1,131 | 66.4 | +8% |
| Southfields | 628 | 50.3 | -18% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +123% |
| West Putney | 890 | 59.9 | -2% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | +18% |
| Roehampton | 1,997 | 99.7 | +63% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | +11% |
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 East Putney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 93 |
| On or near Lebanon Road | 60 |
| On or near Woodlands Way | 48 |
| On or near Ernshaw Place | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Mapleton Road | 34 |
| On or near Oakhill Place | 34 |
| On or near Strathan Close | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Lytton Grove | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Putney 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 | 483 | 41.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 224 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
East Putney has an estimated population of 19,182. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Putney sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Putney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 42.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is East Putney a safe place to live?
East Putney recorded 61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 East Putney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (224).
Is crime in East Putney going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Putney was up 1% on the year before: 1,175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,163 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Putney?
East Putney 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 East Putney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.