Crime in Southfields, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
628 crimes were recorded in Southfields, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southfields, Wandsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Southfields, Wandsworth
- Types of crime in Southfields, Wandsworth
- Southfields, Wandsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southfields, Wandsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southfields, Wandsworth
- Population and deprivation in Southfields, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in Southfields, Wandsworth
- About this data
628 crimes were recorded in Southfields, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was vehicle crime, with 126 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southfields, Wandsworth has the 3,016th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southfields, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 628 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.3 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,497 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southfields, Wandsworth was highest in the year to July 2020 (883 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (527). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 628 | 50.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 612 | 49.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 685 | 54.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 649 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 527 | 42.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 760 | 60.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 883 | 70.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 648 | 51.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 642 | 51.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southfields, Wandsworth 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 shoplifting (+57%) and public order (+46%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-21%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 10.1 | 2.05 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 10.1 | 0.29 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 8.2 | 0.53 | -13% |
| Other theft | 77 | 6.2 | 0.96 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 4.4 | 0.53 | +57% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +46% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.7 | 0.77 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -21% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 0.47 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Vehicle crime in Southfields, Wandsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Southfields, Wandsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southfields, Wandsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southfields, Wandsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southfields, Wandsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southfields, Wandsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southfields, Wandsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southfields, Wandsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southfields, Wandsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southfields, Wandsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southfields, Wandsworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southfields, Wandsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southfields, Wandsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southfields, Wandsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southfields, Wandsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southfields, Wandsworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southfields, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill | 1,131 | 66.4 | +32% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | +43% |
| East Putney | 1,175 | 61.3 | +22% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | +36% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +172% |
| Thamesfield | 1,826 | 104.9 | +109% |
| West Putney | 890 | 59.9 | +19% |
| Trinity | 1,671 | 136.6 | +172% |
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 Southfields, Wandsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 126 |
| On or near Hanford Close | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Replingham Road | 30 |
| On or near Arragon Road | 27 |
| On or near Merton Road | 25 |
| On or near Astonville Street | 23 |
| On or near Brookwood Road | 21 |
| On or near Crowthorne Close | 20 |
| On or near Durnsford Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southfields, Wandsworth 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 | 299 | 47.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 18.0% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Southfields, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 12,497. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southfields, Wandsworth sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southfields, Wandsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Southfields, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 50.3 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 Southfields, Wandsworth?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (126).
Is crime in Southfields, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southfields, Wandsworth was up 3% on the year before: 628 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 612 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southfields, Wandsworth?
Southfields, Wandsworth 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 Southfields, Wandsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.