Crime in Northcote: statistics, rates and trends
822 crimes were recorded in Northcote in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northcote at a glance
- Crime trends in Northcote
- Types of crime in Northcote
- Northcote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northcote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northcote
- Demographics of Northcote
- Questions about crime in Northcote
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (213), vehicle crime (206) and violence and sexual offences (164) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Northcote | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 822 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.1 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,814 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northcote peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (704). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 822 | 64.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 704 | 54.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 768 | 59.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 756 | 59.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 761 | 59.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,289 | 100.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,149 | 89.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 866 | 67.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 871 | 68.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northcote recorded notably more vehicle crime (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (63% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 37 to 54 and violence and sexual offences rose from 116 to 164.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 213 | 16.6 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 206 | 16.1 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 12.8 | 34.2 | +41% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Burglary | 54 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Northcote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northcote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | 2,631 | 171.8 | +168% |
| Balham | 2,051 | 125.4 | +96% |
| Falconbrook | 1,441 | 112.0 | +75% |
| Trinity | 1,589 | 129.9 | +102% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +112% |
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,401 | 106.2 | +66% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | +14% |
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | +75% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Northcote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Belleville Road” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belleville Road | 95 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 73 |
| On or near Bramfield Road | 39 |
| On or near Bolingbroke Grove | 34 |
| On or near Honeywell Road | 29 |
| On or near Bowood Road | 28 |
| On or near Broxash Road | 26 |
| On or near Sumburgh Road | 25 |
| On or near Webb'S Road | 21 |
| On or near Clapham Common West Side | 19 |
Of the 609 crimes in Northcote with a recorded outcome, 63% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 213 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 384 | 63.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 19.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Northcote has an estimated population of 12,814 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (74%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (5.4%, against 18.2%) and fewer retired residents (9.8%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northcote average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Northcote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 74.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northcote a safe place to live?
Northcote recorded 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,471st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Northcote?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 213 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (206).
Is crime in Northcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northcote was up 17% on the year before: 822 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 704 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northcote?
About 12,814 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northcote?
Northcote 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.