Crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown: statistics, rates and trends
1,395 crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury & Queenstown in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown at a glance
- Crime trends in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- Types of crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- Shaftesbury & Queenstown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- Population and deprivation in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- Questions about crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- About this data
1,395 crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury & Queenstown in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 412 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shaftesbury & Queenstown has the 1,097th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shaftesbury & Queenstown | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,395 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.8 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,189 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,744 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,243). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,395 | 105.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,329 | 100.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,243 | 94.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,314 | 99.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,460 | 110.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,744 | 132.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,632 | 123.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,400 | 106.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,330 | 100.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shaftesbury & Queenstown 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 anti-social behaviour, burglary, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+81%) and bicycle theft (+48%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-38%) and other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 412 | 31.2 | 2.04 | -1% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 26.2 | 0.76 | +11% |
| Burglary | 107 | 8.1 | 2.29 | +81% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.7 | 1.57 | -2% |
| Other theft | 101 | 7.7 | 1.20 | -1% |
| Theft from the person | 78 | 5.9 | 3.50 | -2% |
| Public order | 57 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -38% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.0 | 0.90 | -29% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.7 | 1.96 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 2.4 | 2.86 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.17 | +400% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.50 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +133% |
Anti-social behaviour in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 24.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shaftesbury & Queenstown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shaftesbury & Queenstown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shaftesbury & Queenstown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park | 2,024 | 98.6 | -7% |
| Lavender | 2,649 | 173.0 | +64% |
| Nine Elms | 1,403 | 155.2 | +47% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | +5% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -41% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | +7% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | +22% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +29% |
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 Shaftesbury & Queenstown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 146 |
| On or near Sleaford Street | 98 |
| On or near Stewart'S Road | 65 |
| On or near Morrison Street | 60 |
| On or near Patmore Street | 60 |
| On or near Queenstown Road | 60 |
| On or near Carey Gardens | 59 |
| On or near Bradmead | 57 |
| On or near Thessaly Road | 41 |
| On or near Kingsley Street | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shaftesbury & Queenstown 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 | 480 | 34.4% |
| Not recorded | 412 | 29.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Shaftesbury & Queenstown has an estimated population of 13,189. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shaftesbury & Queenstown sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shaftesbury & Queenstown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.3% |
| Social rented homes | 39.0% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Shaftesbury & Queenstown a safe place to live?
Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Shaftesbury & Queenstown?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (345).
Is crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown was up 5% on the year before: 1,395 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,329 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shaftesbury & Queenstown?
Shaftesbury & Queenstown 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 Shaftesbury & Queenstown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.