Crime in Trinity, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,589 crimes were recorded in Trinity, Wandsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trinity, Wandsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Trinity, Wandsworth
- Types of crime in Trinity, Wandsworth
- Trinity, Wandsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trinity, Wandsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trinity, Wandsworth
- Demographics of Trinity, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in Trinity, Wandsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (618), anti-social behaviour (273) and shoplifting (123) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 682nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Trinity, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,589 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.9 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,237 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Trinity, Wandsworth of any year here (1,589 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,589 | 129.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,515 | 123.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,244 | 101.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,127 | 92.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,440 | 117.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,518 | 124.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,552 | 126.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,300 | 106.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,199 | 98.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 133 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 141 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trinity, Wandsworth recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate), vehicle crime (92% above the national rate) and theft from the person (89% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (45% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 95 to 117 and anti-social behaviour rose from 224 to 273, while theft from the person fell from 51 to 39 and burglary fell from 62 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 618 | 50.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 273 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 10.1 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Public order | 103 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 95 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 3.2 | 1.7 | -24% |
| Robbery | 28 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trinity, Wandsworth; the highest is Tooting Broadway (158.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Northcote (64.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trinity, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Balham | 719 | 82.4 | -37% |
| Tooting Bec | 1,319 | 70.3 | -46% |
| Balham | 2,051 | 125.4 | -3% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,152 | 68.6 | -47% |
| Northcote | 822 | 64.1 | -51% |
| Tooting Broadway | 2,715 | 158.4 | +22% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | -44% |
| Furzedown | 1,271 | 70.5 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Trinity, Wandsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (324).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 324 |
| On or near College Gardens | 177 |
| On or near Old Dairy Mews | 78 |
| On or near Noyna Road | 73 |
| On or near St Anthonys Close | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Tooting Bec | 58 |
| On or near John Hunter Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Old Hospital Close | 48 |
| On or near Chetwode Road | 36 |
Of the 1,316 crimes in Trinity, Wandsworth with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 273 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 569 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 493 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Trinity, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 12,237 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (71%, against 34%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more households without a car (46%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trinity, Wandsworth average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Trinity, Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 71.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trinity, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 682nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Trinity, Wandsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 618 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (273).
Is crime in Trinity, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trinity, Wandsworth was up 5% on the year before: 1,589 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trinity, Wandsworth?
About 12,237 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trinity, Wandsworth?
Trinity, 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.