Crime in Furzedown: statistics, rates and trends
1,314 crimes were recorded in Furzedown in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Furzedown at a glance
- Crime trends in Furzedown
- Types of crime in Furzedown
- Furzedown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Furzedown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Furzedown
- Population and deprivation in Furzedown
- Questions about crime in Furzedown
- About this data
1,314 crimes were recorded in Furzedown in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 433 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Furzedown has the 2,110th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Furzedown | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,314 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,040 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Furzedown was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,654 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,283). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 1,314 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,283 | 71.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,364 | 75.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,463 | 81.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,526 | 84.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,614 | 89.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,654 | 91.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,449 | 80.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,325 | 73.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 139 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Furzedown 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, robbery.
The largest increases were in other theft (+47%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 14.0 | 0.91 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 168 | 9.3 | 1.89 | +8% |
| Other theft | 107 | 5.9 | 0.93 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -12% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -3% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +2% |
| Drugs | 35 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.4 | 0.85 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +14% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +57% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -18% |
Violence and sexual offences in Furzedown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Furzedown recorded 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Furzedown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Furzedown recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Furzedown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Furzedown recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Furzedown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Furzedown recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Furzedown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Furzedown recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Furzedown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Furzedown recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Furzedown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Furzedown recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Furzedown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Furzedown recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Furzedown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Furzedown recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Furzedown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Furzedown recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Furzedown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Furzedown recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Furzedown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Furzedown recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Furzedown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Furzedown recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Furzedown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Furzedown recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Furzedown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Furzedown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Furzedown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooting Bec | 1,344 | 71.6 | -2% |
| Tooting Broadway | 2,766 | 161.3 | +121% |
| South Balham | 741 | 84.9 | +17% |
| Trinity | 1,671 | 136.6 | +87% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | +77% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | -6% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -15% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | -1% |
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 Furzedown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mitcham Lane | 57 |
| On or near Leverson Street | 55 |
| On or near Eardley Road | 50 |
| On or near Penwortham Road | 49 |
| On or near Bevill Allen Close | 44 |
| On or near Mitcham Road | 42 |
| On or near Welham Road | 40 |
| On or near Fir Tree Close | 39 |
| On or near Dahomey Road | 37 |
| On or near Swain Close | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Furzedown 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 | 489 | 37.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 315 | 24.0% |
| Not recorded | 253 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Furzedown has an estimated population of 18,040. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Furzedown sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Furzedown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Furzedown a safe place to live?
Furzedown recorded 72.8 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 Furzedown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in Furzedown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Furzedown was up 2% on the year before: 1,314 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,283 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Furzedown?
Furzedown 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 Furzedown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.