Crime in Wandsworth Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,430 crimes were recorded in Wandsworth Town 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 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wandsworth Town at a glance
- Crime trends in Wandsworth Town
- Types of crime in Wandsworth Town
- Wandsworth Town compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wandsworth Town
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wandsworth Town
- Population and deprivation in Wandsworth Town
- Questions about crime in Wandsworth Town
- About this data
2,430 crimes were recorded in Wandsworth Town 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 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 582 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wandsworth Town has the 579th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wandsworth Town | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,430 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.6 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,786 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wandsworth Town was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,663). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 2,430 | 136.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,323 | 130.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,280 | 128.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,876 | 105.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,838 | 103.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,883 | 105.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,775 | 99.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,663 | 93.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,782 | 100.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 218 |
| June 2026 | 189 |
| May 2026 | 191 |
| April 2026 | 179 |
| March 2026 | 197 |
| February 2026 | 183 |
| January 2026 | 233 |
| December 2025 | 182 |
| November 2025 | 200 |
| October 2025 | 232 |
| September 2025 | 216 |
| August 2025 | 210 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wandsworth Town 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, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+57%) and robbery (+36%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 582 | 32.7 | 2.13 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 573 | 32.2 | 0.94 | +7% |
| Other theft | 233 | 13.1 | 2.05 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 181 | 10.2 | 2.07 | +19% |
| Public order | 174 | 9.8 | 1.47 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 9.0 | 1.09 | -13% |
| Burglary | 116 | 6.5 | 1.84 | +8% |
| Drugs | 105 | 5.9 | 1.81 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 3.6 | 2.13 | -46% |
| Robbery | 57 | 3.2 | 2.37 | +36% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 2.9 | 3.55 | +0% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +50% |
Anti-social behaviour in Wandsworth Town
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wandsworth Town recorded 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wandsworth Town
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wandsworth Town recorded 573 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wandsworth Town
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wandsworth Town recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wandsworth Town
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wandsworth Town recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wandsworth Town
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wandsworth Town recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wandsworth Town
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wandsworth Town recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wandsworth Town
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wandsworth Town recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wandsworth Town
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wandsworth Town recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wandsworth Town
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wandsworth Town recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wandsworth Town
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wandsworth Town recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wandsworth Town
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wandsworth Town recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wandsworth Town
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wandsworth Town recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wandsworth Town
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wandsworth Town recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wandsworth Town
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wandsworth Town recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wandsworth Town, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wandsworth Town.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wandsworth Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | -47% |
| Falconbrook | 1,430 | 111.2 | -19% |
| East Putney | 1,175 | 61.3 | -55% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | -17% |
| Southfields | 628 | 50.3 | -63% |
| Northcote | 794 | 62.0 | -55% |
| Lavender | 2,649 | 173.0 | +27% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | -50% |
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 Town over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 322 |
| On or near Supermarket | 251 |
| On or near Wandsworth High Street | 211 |
| On or near Police Station | 178 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Dutch Yard | 60 |
| On or near Haydon Way | 49 |
| On or near Church Row | 48 |
| On or near Westdean Close | 42 |
| On or near Mapleton Crescent | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wandsworth Town 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 | 947 | 39.0% |
| Not recorded | 582 | 24.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 93 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
Wandsworth Town has an estimated population of 17,786. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wandsworth Town sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wandsworth Town |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.2% |
| Private rented homes | 38.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Wandsworth Town a safe place to live?
Wandsworth Town 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 Wandsworth Town?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (573).
Is crime in Wandsworth Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wandsworth Town was up 5% on the year before: 2,430 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,323 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wandsworth Town?
Wandsworth Town 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 Wandsworth Town. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.