Crime in Wallington North: statistics, rates and trends

863 crimes were recorded in Wallington North in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 269 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wallington North has the 2,157th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wallington North was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,201 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (783). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wallington North 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 anti-social behaviour (+44%) and public order (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-33%) and burglary (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wallington North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallington North recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wallington North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallington North recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wallington North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallington North recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wallington North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallington North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wallington North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallington North recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wallington North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallington North recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wallington North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallington North recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wallington North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallington North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wallington North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallington North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wallington North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallington North recorded 19 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 111% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wallington North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wallington North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wallington North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallington North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wallington North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallington North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wallington North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallington North 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 56% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wallington North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wallington North.

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 Wallington North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallington North 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.

Wallington North has an estimated population of 12,049. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallington North sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wallington North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.