Crime in Southfields, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Southfields, Wandsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Southfields, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in Southfields, Wandsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Vehicle crime (154), violence and sexual offences (130) and anti-social behaviour (99) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,985th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Southfields, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,497 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southfields, Wandsworth peaked in the year to August 2020 (895 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (523). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 51.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 622 | 49.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 667 | 53.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 670 | 53.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 523 | 41.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 733 | 58.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 895 | 71.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 651 | 52.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 647 | 51.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southfields, Wandsworth recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (70% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 116 to 154 and public order rose from 26 to 32, while criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 23 and anti-social behaviour fell from 121 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 12.3 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 10.4 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 3.7 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Public order | 32 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Southfields, Wandsworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southfields, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hill | 1,089 | 64.0 | +25% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | +44% |
| East Putney | 1,159 | 60.4 | +18% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,152 | 68.6 | +34% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +166% |
| Thamesfield | 1,853 | 106.4 | +108% |
| West Putney | 886 | 59.6 | +17% |
| Trinity | 1,589 | 129.9 | +154% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Southfields, Wandsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 113 |
| On or near Hanford Close | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Replingham Road | 30 |
| On or near Arragon Road | 29 |
| On or near Merton Road | 27 |
| On or near Crowthorne Close | 21 |
| On or near Astonville Street | 20 |
| On or near Brookwood Road | 19 |
| On or near Durnsford Avenue | 17 |
Of the 539 crimes in Southfields, Wandsworth with a recorded outcome, 59% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 316 | 58.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 20.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Southfields, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 12,497 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (70%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (6.5%, against 18.2%) and more private renting (33%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southfields, Wandsworth average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southfields, Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 69.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southfields, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
Southfields, Wandsworth recorded 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,985th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Southfields, Wandsworth?
Vehicle crime was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (130).
Is crime in Southfields, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southfields, Wandsworth was up 3% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southfields, Wandsworth?
About 12,497 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southfields, Wandsworth?
Southfields, Wandsworth 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.