Crime in Wandsworth Common: statistics, rates and trends

1,146 crimes were recorded in Wandsworth Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wandsworth Common has the 2,301st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wandsworth Common was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,720 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,146). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Wandsworth Common 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 shoplifting (+145%) and vehicle crime (+44%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and other crime (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wandsworth Common

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wandsworth Common recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wandsworth Common

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wandsworth Common recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wandsworth Common

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wandsworth Common recorded 105 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 44% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wandsworth Common

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wandsworth Common recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wandsworth Common

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wandsworth Common recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wandsworth Common

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wandsworth Common recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wandsworth Common

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wandsworth Common recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wandsworth Common

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wandsworth Common recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wandsworth Common

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wandsworth Common recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wandsworth Common

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wandsworth Common recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wandsworth Common

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wandsworth Common recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wandsworth Common

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wandsworth Common recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wandsworth Common

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wandsworth Common recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wandsworth Common

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wandsworth Common recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Wandsworth Common over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wandsworth Common 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.

Wandsworth Common has an estimated population of 16,796. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wandsworth Common sits in decile 7.5, 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 Wandsworth Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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