Crime in Falconbrook: statistics, rates and trends
1,441 crimes were recorded in Falconbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Falconbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Falconbrook
- Types of crime in Falconbrook
- Falconbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Falconbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Falconbrook
- Demographics of Falconbrook
- Questions about crime in Falconbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (511), violence and sexual offences (375) and other theft (95) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 971st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Falconbrook | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,441 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.0 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,865 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Falconbrook peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,943 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,264). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,441 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,350 | 104.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,533 | 119.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,440 | 111.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,712 | 133.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,943 | 151.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,695 | 131.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,264 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,434 | 111.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| July 2026 | 171 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, Falconbrook recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.6 times the national rate), robbery (2.2 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (45% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 23 to 35 and burglary rose from 57 to 75, while drugs fell from 79 to 55 and public order fell from 76 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 511 | 39.7 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Other theft | 95 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 75 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 5.6 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Public order | 61 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Robbery | 38 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +31% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.7 | 1.7 | +52% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Falconbrook; the highest is Lavender (171.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Northcote (64.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falconbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | 0% |
| Lavender | 2,631 | 171.8 | +53% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +21% |
| Battersea Park | 2,065 | 100.6 | -10% |
| Northcote | 822 | 64.1 | -43% |
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,401 | 106.2 | -5% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | -35% |
| Balham | 2,051 | 125.4 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Falconbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hicks Close” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hicks Close | 106 |
| On or near Bramlands Close | 98 |
| On or near Coppock Close | 80 |
| On or near Lavender Terrace | 50 |
| On or near Sullivan Close | 42 |
| On or near Fawcett Close | 40 |
| On or near Winstanley Road | 40 |
| On or near Carmichael Close | 38 |
| On or near Grant Road | 38 |
| On or near Patience Road | 36 |
Of the 930 crimes in Falconbrook with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 511 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Falconbrook has an estimated population of 12,865 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (61%, against 23%), more social housing (44%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (8.7%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Falconbrook average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Falconbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 60.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 43.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Falconbrook a safe place to live?
Falconbrook recorded 112.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 971st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Falconbrook?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (375).
Is crime in Falconbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falconbrook was up 7% on the year before: 1,441 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,350 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Falconbrook?
About 12,865 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Falconbrook?
Falconbrook 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.