Crime in Trinity, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,671 crimes were recorded in Trinity, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Trinity, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in Trinity, Wandsworth
- About this data
1,671 crimes were recorded in Trinity, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 637 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trinity, Wandsworth has the 580th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trinity, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,671 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.6 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,237 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trinity, Wandsworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,671 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,134). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 1,671 | 136.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,459 | 119.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,235 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,134 | 92.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,445 | 118.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,543 | 126.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,511 | 123.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,277 | 104.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,221 | 99.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 174 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trinity, 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+49%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in other crime (-46%) and theft from the person (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 637 | 52.1 | 1.52 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 22.1 | 1.44 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 158 | 12.9 | 1.56 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 9.9 | 2.01 | +41% |
| Public order | 109 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +17% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.9 | 1.24 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 6.0 | 0.88 | -6% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.6 | 1.29 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 3.4 | 2.03 | -11% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.7 | 2.00 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 2.2 | 2.68 | +50% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -8% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +500% |
Violence and sexual offences in Trinity, Wandsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trinity, Wandsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trinity, Wandsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trinity, Wandsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trinity, Wandsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trinity, Wandsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trinity, Wandsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trinity, Wandsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trinity, Wandsworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trinity, Wandsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Trinity, Wandsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trinity, Wandsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trinity, Wandsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trinity, 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 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trinity, Wandsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 12 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 up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trinity, Wandsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trinity, Wandsworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trinity, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Balham | 741 | 84.9 | -38% |
| Tooting Bec | 1,344 | 71.6 | -48% |
| Balham | 2,114 | 129.3 | -5% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | -50% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -55% |
| Tooting Broadway | 2,766 | 161.3 | +18% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | -47% |
| Furzedown | 1,314 | 72.8 | -47% |
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 Trinity, Wandsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 348 |
| On or near College Gardens | 173 |
| On or near St Anthonys Close | 101 |
| On or near Old Dairy Mews | 82 |
| On or near Noyna Road | 76 |
| On or near Tooting Bec | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near John Hunter Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Old Hospital Close | 48 |
| On or near Chetwode Road | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trinity, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 581 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 552 | 33.0% |
| Not recorded | 270 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Trinity, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 12,237. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trinity, Wandsworth sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trinity, Wandsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 77.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Trinity, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
Trinity, Wandsworth recorded 136.6 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 Trinity, Wandsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (270).
Is crime in Trinity, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trinity, Wandsworth was up 15% on the year before: 1,671 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,459 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trinity, Wandsworth?
Trinity, 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 Trinity, Wandsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.