Crime in Roehampton: statistics, rates and trends
1,968 crimes were recorded in Roehampton in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Roehampton at a glance
- Crime trends in Roehampton
- Types of crime in Roehampton
- Roehampton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roehampton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roehampton
- Demographics of Roehampton
- Questions about crime in Roehampton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (686), anti-social behaviour (519) and other theft (148) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,278th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Roehampton | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,968 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.2 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,031 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Roehampton of any year here (1,968 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,968 | 98.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,257 | 112.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,068 | 103.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,080 | 103.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,196 | 109.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,499 | 124.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,543 | 127.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,164 | 108.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,042 | 101.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 168 |
| July 2026 | 188 |
| June 2026 | 167 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 170 |
| February 2026 | 167 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 149 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roehampton recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (69% above the national rate), drugs (62% above the national rate) and bicycle theft (51% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (82% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 29 to 39, while shoplifting fell from 91 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 122 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 686 | 34.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 519 | 25.9 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Other theft | 148 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 110 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Drugs | 106 | 5.3 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Burglary | 68 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +1% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 1.9 | 1.7 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -66% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roehampton; the highest is Wandsworth Town (135.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Southfields, Wandsworth (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roehampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Putney | 886 | 59.6 | -39% |
| West Hill | 1,089 | 64.0 | -35% |
| East Putney | 1,159 | 60.4 | -39% |
| Thamesfield | 1,853 | 106.4 | +8% |
| Southfields | 638 | 51.1 | -48% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | -25% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +38% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,152 | 68.6 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Roehampton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Highcliffe Drive” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Highcliffe Drive | 102 |
| On or near Fontley Way | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Tangley Grove | 66 |
| On or near Hersham Close | 64 |
| On or near Sherfield Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Arabella Drive | 57 |
| On or near Tunworth Crescent | 51 |
| On or near Burke Close | 47 |
| On or near Ellisfield Drive | 47 |
Of the 1,449 crimes in Roehampton with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 519 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 527 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 512 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 176 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Roehampton has an estimated population of 20,031 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more students (19.0%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (46%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roehampton average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Roehampton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roehampton a safe place to live?
Roehampton recorded 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,278th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Roehampton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 686 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (519).
Is crime in Roehampton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roehampton was down 13% on the year before: 1,968 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roehampton?
About 20,031 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roehampton?
Roehampton 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.