Crime in Wallington South: statistics, rates and trends

935 crimes were recorded in Wallington South in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 256 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wallington South has the 1,755th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wallington South was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,105 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (766). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 South 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.

The largest increases were in other theft (+53%) and public order (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wallington South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallington South recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wallington South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallington South recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wallington South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallington South recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wallington South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallington South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wallington South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallington South recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wallington South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallington South recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wallington South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallington South recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wallington South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallington South recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wallington South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallington South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wallington South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallington South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wallington South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wallington South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wallington South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallington South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wallington South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallington South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wallington South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallington South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallington South 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 South has an estimated population of 11,331. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallington South sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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