Crime in Wandle, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
760 crimes were recorded in Wandle, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wandle, Wandsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Wandle, Wandsworth
- Types of crime in Wandle, Wandsworth
- Wandle, Wandsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wandle, Wandsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wandle, Wandsworth
- Population and deprivation in Wandle, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in Wandle, Wandsworth
- About this data
760 crimes were recorded in Wandle, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 217 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wandle, Wandsworth has the 2,139th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wandle, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 760 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.0 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,551 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wandle, Wandsworth was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,140 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (613). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 760 | 72.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 613 | 58.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 805 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 910 | 86.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 862 | 81.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,140 | 108.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 982 | 93.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 867 | 82.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 948 | 89.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wandle, 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+103%) and violence and sexual offences (+55%). The largest falls were in burglary (-19%) and drugs (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 20.6 | 1.34 | +28% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 16.5 | 0.48 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 8.2 | 1.67 | +16% |
| Other theft | 66 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 6.0 | 0.72 | +103% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -19% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +8% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -12% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.0 | 1.47 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.1 | 1.38 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.45 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +67% |
Anti-social behaviour in Wandle, Wandsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wandle, Wandsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wandle, Wandsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wandle, Wandsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wandle, Wandsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 103% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wandle, Wandsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wandle, Wandsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wandle, Wandsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wandle, Wandsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wandle, Wandsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wandle, Wandsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wandle, Wandsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wandle, Wandsworth 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 23% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wandle, Wandsworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wandle, Wandsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 5 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wandle, Wandsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wandle, Wandsworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wandle, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +90% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | -5% |
| Southfields | 628 | 50.3 | -30% |
| East Putney | 1,175 | 61.3 | -15% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -14% |
| Trinity | 1,671 | 136.6 | +90% |
| West Hill | 1,131 | 66.4 | -8% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | +54% |
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 Wandle, Wandsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Oakshaw Road | 51 |
| On or near Atheldene Road | 50 |
| On or near Eton Close | 43 |
| On or near St John'S Drive | 36 |
| On or near Wandle Way | 36 |
| On or near Twilley Street | 32 |
| On or near Treport Street | 25 |
| On or near Furmage Street | 24 |
| On or near Earlsfield Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wandle, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 283 | 37.2% |
| Not recorded | 217 | 28.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Wandle, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 10,551. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wandle, Wandsworth sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wandle, Wandsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 33.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Wandle, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
Wandle, Wandsworth recorded 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wandle, Wandsworth?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (174).
Is crime in Wandle, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wandle, Wandsworth was up 24% on the year before: 760 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 613 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wandle, Wandsworth?
Wandle, 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 Wandle, Wandsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.