Crime in Tooting Broadway: statistics, rates and trends
2,766 crimes were recorded in Tooting Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tooting Broadway at a glance
- Crime trends in Tooting Broadway
- Types of crime in Tooting Broadway
- Tooting Broadway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tooting Broadway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tooting Broadway
- Population and deprivation in Tooting Broadway
- Questions about crime in Tooting Broadway
- About this data
2,766 crimes were recorded in Tooting Broadway in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 804 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tooting Broadway has the 356th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tooting Broadway | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,766 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.3 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,145 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tooting Broadway was highest in the year to July 2024 (3,235 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,685). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 2,766 | 161.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,920 | 170.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,235 | 188.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,043 | 177.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,100 | 180.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,947 | 171.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,685 | 156.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,021 | 176.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,731 | 159.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 305 |
| June 2026 | 256 |
| May 2026 | 250 |
| April 2026 | 244 |
| March 2026 | 223 |
| February 2026 | 197 |
| January 2026 | 178 |
| December 2025 | 193 |
| November 2025 | 226 |
| October 2025 | 234 |
| September 2025 | 195 |
| August 2025 | 265 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tooting Broadway 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other crime (+22%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 804 | 46.9 | 1.37 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 559 | 32.6 | 2.13 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 252 | 14.7 | 1.77 | -36% |
| Other theft | 217 | 12.7 | 1.98 | -17% |
| Public order | 207 | 12.1 | 1.82 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 154 | 9.0 | 5.32 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 6.9 | 1.41 | -9% |
| Drugs | 113 | 6.6 | 2.02 | +13% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.2 | 1.47 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -26% |
| Robbery | 78 | 4.5 | 3.37 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 2.3 | 2.76 | -9% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.0 | 1.08 | -18% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tooting Broadway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tooting Broadway recorded 804 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tooting Broadway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tooting Broadway recorded 559 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tooting Broadway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tooting Broadway recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tooting Broadway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tooting Broadway recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tooting Broadway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tooting Broadway recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tooting Broadway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tooting Broadway recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tooting Broadway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tooting Broadway recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tooting Broadway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tooting Broadway recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tooting Broadway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tooting Broadway recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tooting Broadway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tooting Broadway recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tooting Broadway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tooting Broadway recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tooting Broadway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tooting Broadway recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tooting Broadway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tooting Broadway recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tooting Broadway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tooting Broadway recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tooting Broadway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tooting Broadway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tooting Broadway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tooting Bec | 1,344 | 71.6 | -56% |
| Furzedown | 1,314 | 72.8 | -55% |
| Trinity | 1,671 | 136.6 | -15% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | -58% |
| South Balham | 741 | 84.9 | -47% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | -20% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | -55% |
| Southfields | 628 | 50.3 | -69% |
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 Tooting Broadway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 322 |
| On or near Hospital | 258 |
| On or near Tooting Broadway | 181 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 126 |
| On or near Kiln Mews | 118 |
| On or near Rookstone Road | 114 |
| On or near Salvador | 103 |
| On or near St Cyprian'S Street | 98 |
| On or near Granada Street | 95 |
| On or near Recovery Street | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tooting Broadway 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 | 958 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 613 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 559 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 255 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 145 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 103 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Tooting Broadway has an estimated population of 17,145. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tooting Broadway sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tooting Broadway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 45.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Tooting Broadway a safe place to live?
Tooting Broadway recorded 161.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Tooting Broadway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 804 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (559).
Is crime in Tooting Broadway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tooting Broadway was down 5% on the year before: 2,766 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,920 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tooting Broadway?
Tooting Broadway 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 Tooting Broadway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.