Crime in Nine Elms: statistics, rates and trends
1,400 crimes were recorded in Nine Elms in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Nine Elms
- Questions about crime in Nine Elms
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (312), shoplifting (201) and anti-social behaviour (177) made up 49% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 394th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Nine Elms | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,400 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.8 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,042 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Nine Elms of any year here (1,400 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 586%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,400 | 154.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,347 | 149.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,010 | 111.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 513 | 56.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 253 | 28.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 286 | 31.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 228 | 25.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 141 | 15.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 204 | 22.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Nine Elms recorded notably more theft from the person (10.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (7.6 times the national rate) and robbery (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (51% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 147 to 201 and public order rose from 53 to 72, while criminal damage and arson fell from 50 to 30 and theft from the person fell from 235 to 152.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 34.5 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 22.2 | 8.5 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 19.6 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Other theft | 171 | 18.9 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Theft from the person | 152 | 16.8 | 1.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 75 | 8.3 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Public order | 72 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Bicycle theft | 57 | 6.3 | 0.8 | +6% |
| Drugs | 55 | 6.1 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Robbery | 40 | 4.4 | 1.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nine Elms; the highest is Lavender (171.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Northcote (64.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nine Elms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,401 | 106.2 | -31% |
| Battersea Park | 2,065 | 100.6 | -35% |
| Lavender | 2,631 | 171.8 | +11% |
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | -28% |
| Falconbrook | 1,441 | 112.0 | -28% |
| Northcote | 822 | 64.1 | -59% |
| Balham | 2,051 | 125.4 | -19% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 88% of the crime recorded in Nine Elms over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Circus Road West” (294).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Circus Road West | 294 |
| On or near Savona Street | 158 |
| On or near New Mill Road | 148 |
| On or near Ace Way | 145 |
| On or near Nine Elms Lane | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Kirtling Street | 88 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Post Office Way | 59 |
Of the 1,223 crimes in Nine Elms with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 727 | 59.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 285 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Nine Elms has an estimated population of 9,042 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (71%, against 23%), more private renting (55%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (71%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nine Elms average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nine Elms | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 71.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 71.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 54.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nine Elms a safe place to live?
Nine Elms recorded 154.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 394th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Nine Elms?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (201).
Is crime in Nine Elms going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nine Elms was up 4% on the year before: 1,400 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,347 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nine Elms?
About 9,042 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 2.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nine Elms?
Nine Elms 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.