Crime in Nine Elms: statistics, rates and trends
1,403 crimes were recorded in Nine Elms in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nine Elms at a glance
- Crime trends in Nine Elms
- Types of crime in Nine Elms
- Nine Elms compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nine Elms
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nine Elms
- Population and deprivation in Nine Elms
- Questions about crime in Nine Elms
- About this data
1,403 crimes were recorded in Nine Elms in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 319 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nine Elms has the 397th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nine Elms | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,403 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 155.2 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,042 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nine Elms was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,403 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (145). Over the whole period it rose 565%, 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 | 1,403 | 155.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,327 | 146.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 995 | 110.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 475 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 233 | 25.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 290 | 32.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 215 | 23.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 145 | 16.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 211 | 23.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 142 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nine Elms 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+42%) and violence and sexual offences (+31%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-32%) and robbery (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 35.3 | 1.03 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 184 | 20.3 | 2.46 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 19.6 | 1.28 | -3% |
| Other theft | 164 | 18.1 | 2.84 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 160 | 17.7 | 10.48 | -32% |
| Burglary | 78 | 8.6 | 2.44 | -2% |
| Public order | 67 | 7.4 | 1.12 | +26% |
| Drugs | 64 | 7.1 | 2.16 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 53 | 5.9 | 7.12 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +42% |
| Robbery | 41 | 4.5 | 3.36 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -23% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nine Elms
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nine Elms recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nine Elms
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nine Elms recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nine Elms
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nine Elms recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nine Elms
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nine Elms recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nine Elms
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nine Elms recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nine Elms
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nine Elms recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nine Elms
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nine Elms recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nine Elms
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nine Elms recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nine Elms
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nine Elms recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nine Elms
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nine Elms recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nine Elms
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nine Elms recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nine Elms
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nine Elms recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nine Elms
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nine Elms recorded 11 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 up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nine Elms
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nine Elms recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nine Elms, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nine Elms.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nine Elms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,395 | 105.8 | -32% |
| Battersea Park | 2,024 | 98.6 | -36% |
| Lavender | 2,649 | 173.0 | +11% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | -27% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | -28% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -60% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | -17% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | -12% |
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 Nine Elms over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Circus Road West | 275 |
| On or near Savona Street | 165 |
| On or near New Mill Road | 152 |
| On or near Ace Way | 147 |
| On or near Nine Elms Lane | 106 |
| On or near Kirtling Street | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Post Office Way | 61 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nine Elms 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 | 721 | 51.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Nine Elms has an estimated population of 9,042. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nine Elms sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nine Elms |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 84.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 54.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Nine Elms a safe place to live?
Nine Elms recorded 155.2 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 Nine Elms?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (184).
Is crime in Nine Elms going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nine Elms was up 6% on the year before: 1,403 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,327 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nine Elms?
Nine Elms 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 Nine Elms. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.