Crime in Northcote: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Northcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Northcote
- Questions about crime in Northcote
- About this data
794 crimes were recorded in Northcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 201 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northcote has the 2,516th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northcote | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 794 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.0 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,814 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northcote was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,342 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (703). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 794 | 62.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 54.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 767 | 59.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 778 | 60.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 758 | 59.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,342 | 104.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,108 | 86.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 836 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 859 | 67.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northcote 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.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and violence and sexual offences (+46%). The largest falls were in public order (-44%) and criminal damage and arson (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 15.7 | 1.02 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 193 | 15.1 | 3.06 | +4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 166 | 13.0 | 0.38 | +46% |
| Other theft | 64 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +8% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -36% |
| Public order | 18 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -44% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.4 | 1.04 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.3 | 0.79 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.0 | 1.23 | +18% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 0.31 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 0.07 | +40% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.40 | +400% |
Anti-social behaviour in Northcote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northcote recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northcote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northcote recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Northcote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northcote recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northcote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northcote recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northcote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northcote recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northcote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northcote recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northcote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northcote recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northcote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northcote recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northcote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northcote recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northcote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northcote recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northcote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northcote recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northcote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northcote recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northcote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northcote recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northcote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northcote recorded 5 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 400% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northcote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northcote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northcote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | 2,649 | 173.0 | +179% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | +109% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | +79% |
| Trinity | 1,671 | 136.6 | +120% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +120% |
| Shaftesbury & Queenstown | 1,395 | 105.8 | +71% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | +16% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | +83% |
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 Northcote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Belleville Road | 89 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 75 |
| On or near Bramfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Bolingbroke Grove | 33 |
| On or near Honeywell Road | 28 |
| On or near Bowood Road | 28 |
| On or near Broxash Road | 26 |
| On or near Sumburgh Road | 25 |
| On or near Clapham Common West Side | 22 |
| On or near Thurleigh Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northcote 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 | 377 | 47.5% |
| Not recorded | 201 | 25.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Northcote has an estimated population of 12,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northcote sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northcote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Northcote a safe place to live?
Northcote recorded 62.0 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 Northcote?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (193).
Is crime in Northcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northcote was up 13% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northcote?
Northcote 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 Northcote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.