Crime in Lavender: statistics, rates and trends
2,649 crimes were recorded in Lavender in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lavender at a glance
- Crime trends in Lavender
- Types of crime in Lavender
- Lavender compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lavender
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lavender
- Population and deprivation in Lavender
- Questions about crime in Lavender
- About this data
2,649 crimes were recorded in Lavender in the 12 months to July 2026, 173.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 517 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lavender has the 293rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lavender | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,649 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 173.0 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,316 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lavender was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,649 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (2,266). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 2,649 | 173.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,562 | 167.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,529 | 165.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,266 | 147.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,420 | 158.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,367 | 154.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,451 | 160.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,342 | 152.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,578 | 168.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 254 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 246 |
| April 2026 | 236 |
| March 2026 | 209 |
| February 2026 | 208 |
| January 2026 | 185 |
| December 2025 | 167 |
| November 2025 | 206 |
| October 2025 | 234 |
| September 2025 | 219 |
| August 2025 | 258 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lavender 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+132%) and drugs (+58%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-29%) and shoplifting (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 517 | 33.8 | 2.20 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 488 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 411 | 26.8 | 3.24 | -28% |
| Other theft | 287 | 18.7 | 2.93 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 155 | 10.1 | 2.05 | +44% |
| Public order | 149 | 9.7 | 1.46 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 136 | 8.9 | 5.26 | -29% |
| Burglary | 125 | 8.2 | 2.31 | +37% |
| Drugs | 104 | 6.8 | 2.08 | +58% |
| Robbery | 91 | 5.9 | 4.40 | -1% |
| Bicycle theft | 88 | 5.7 | 6.98 | +132% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -22% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +10% |
Anti-social behaviour in Lavender
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lavender recorded 517 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Lavender
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lavender recorded 488 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lavender
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lavender recorded 411 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lavender
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lavender recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lavender
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lavender recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lavender
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lavender recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lavender
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lavender recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lavender
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lavender recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lavender
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lavender recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lavender
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lavender recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lavender
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lavender recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 132% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lavender
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lavender recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lavender
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lavender recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lavender
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lavender recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lavender, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lavender.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lavender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -64% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | -36% |
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,395 | 105.8 | -39% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | -34% |
| Battersea Park | 2,024 | 98.6 | -43% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | -25% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | -21% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | -58% |
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 Lavender over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 427 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 174 |
| On or near Parking Area | 154 |
| On or near Clapham Junction | 107 |
| On or near Cherwell Mews | 99 |
| On or near Ilminster Gardens | 89 |
| On or near Prested Road | 86 |
| On or near Barnard Mews | 71 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 69 |
| On or near Mossbury Road | 64 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lavender 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 | 1,226 | 46.3% |
| Not recorded | 517 | 19.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 482 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Lavender has an estimated population of 15,316. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lavender sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lavender |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 45.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Lavender a safe place to live?
Lavender recorded 173.0 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 Lavender?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 517 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (488).
Is crime in Lavender going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lavender was up 3% on the year before: 2,649 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lavender?
Lavender 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 Lavender. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.