Crime in Falconbrook: statistics, rates and trends
1,430 crimes were recorded in Falconbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Falconbrook
- Questions about crime in Falconbrook
- About this data
1,430 crimes were recorded in Falconbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 507 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Falconbrook has the 987th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Falconbrook | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,430 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.2 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,865 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Falconbrook was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,971 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,291). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,430 | 111.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,379 | 107.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,511 | 117.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,430 | 111.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,755 | 136.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,971 | 153.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,610 | 125.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,291 | 100.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,414 | 109.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Falconbrook 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, burglary, drugs.
The largest increases were in other crime (+45%) and theft from the person (+33%). The largest falls were in drugs (-25%) and other theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 507 | 39.4 | 2.57 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +5% |
| Other theft | 89 | 6.9 | 1.08 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.8 | 1.17 | +12% |
| Burglary | 70 | 5.4 | 1.54 | +15% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -4% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.4 | 1.36 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -2% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.6 | 1.96 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 2.5 | 1.47 | +33% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.3 | 1.07 | +45% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.6 | 1.98 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.4 | 0.17 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +300% |
Anti-social behaviour in Falconbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Falconbrook recorded 507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Falconbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Falconbrook recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Falconbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Falconbrook recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Falconbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Falconbrook recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Falconbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Falconbrook recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Falconbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Falconbrook recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Falconbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Falconbrook recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Falconbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Falconbrook recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Falconbrook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Falconbrook recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Falconbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Falconbrook recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Falconbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Falconbrook recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Falconbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Falconbrook recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Falconbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Falconbrook recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Falconbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Falconbrook recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Falconbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Falconbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Falconbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | +2% |
| Lavender | 2,649 | 173.0 | +56% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +23% |
| Battersea Park | 2,024 | 98.6 | -11% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -44% |
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,395 | 105.8 | -5% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | -35% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | +16% |
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 Falconbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hicks Close | 113 |
| On or near Bramlands Close | 84 |
| On or near Coppock Close | 72 |
| On or near Lavender Terrace | 53 |
| On or near Sullivan Close | 41 |
| On or near Fowler Close | 40 |
| On or near Winstanley Road | 40 |
| On or near Hibbert Street | 38 |
| On or near Carmichael Close | 38 |
| On or near Fawcett Close | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Falconbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 507 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 384 | 26.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 20.4% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Falconbrook has an estimated population of 12,865. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Falconbrook sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Falconbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.6% |
| Social rented homes | 43.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Falconbrook a safe place to live?
Falconbrook recorded 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Falconbrook?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 507 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (367).
Is crime in Falconbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Falconbrook was up 4% on the year before: 1,430 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,379 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Falconbrook?
Falconbrook 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 Falconbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.