Crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown: statistics, rates and trends
1,401 crimes were recorded in Shaftesbury & Queenstown in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- Questions about crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (399), violence and sexual offences (361) and vehicle crime (114) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,093rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shaftesbury & Queenstown | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,401 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.2 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,189 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,732 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,279). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,401 | 106.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,340 | 101.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,279 | 97.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,296 | 98.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,429 | 108.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,732 | 131.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,660 | 125.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,389 | 105.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,339 | 101.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 144 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded notably more theft from the person (3.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate) and burglary (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (56% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 24 to 36 and burglary rose from 70 to 98, while criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 39 and drugs fell from 55 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 399 | 30.3 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 27.4 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 112 | 8.5 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 98 | 7.4 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 69 | 5.2 | 1.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.7 | 1.4 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.1 | 0.8 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shaftesbury & Queenstown; the highest is Lavender (171.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Northcote (64.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shaftesbury & Queenstown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park | 2,065 | 100.6 | -5% |
| Lavender | 2,631 | 171.8 | +62% |
| Nine Elms | 1,400 | 154.8 | +46% |
| Falconbrook | 1,441 | 112.0 | +5% |
| Northcote | 822 | 64.1 | -40% |
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | +6% |
| Balham | 2,051 | 125.4 | +18% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Shaftesbury & Queenstown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 138 |
| On or near Sleaford Street | 100 |
| On or near Morrison Street | 66 |
| On or near Bradmead | 63 |
| On or near Carey Gardens | 59 |
| On or near Patmore Street | 57 |
| On or near Stewart'S Road | 56 |
| On or near Queenstown Road | 55 |
| On or near Thessaly Road | 47 |
| On or near Kingsley Street | 40 |
Of the 1,002 crimes in Shaftesbury & Queenstown with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 399 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 480 | 47.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Shaftesbury & Queenstown has an estimated population of 13,189 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (55%, against 23%), more social housing (39%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shaftesbury & Queenstown average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shaftesbury & Queenstown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shaftesbury & Queenstown a safe place to live?
Shaftesbury & Queenstown recorded 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,093rd 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 Shaftesbury & Queenstown?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (361).
Is crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shaftesbury & Queenstown was up 5% on the year before: 1,401 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,340 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shaftesbury & Queenstown?
About 13,189 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shaftesbury & Queenstown?
Shaftesbury & Queenstown 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.