Crime in Wandsworth Town: statistics, rates and trends
2,417 crimes were recorded in Wandsworth Town in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wandsworth Town
- Questions about crime in Wandsworth Town
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (572), anti-social behaviour (558) and other theft (236) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 595th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Wandsworth Town | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,417 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.9 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,786 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wandsworth Town of any year here (2,417 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,417 | 135.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,354 | 132.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,270 | 127.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,924 | 108.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,837 | 103.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,872 | 105.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,802 | 101.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,656 | 93.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,769 | 99.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 197 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wandsworth Town recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 23 to 34 and vehicle crime rose from 147 to 200, while theft from the person fell from 123 to 58 and criminal damage and arson fell from 117 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 572 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 558 | 31.4 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Other theft | 236 | 13.3 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 200 | 11.2 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Public order | 167 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 165 | 9.3 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Burglary | 121 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Drugs | 108 | 6.1 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 3.3 | 1.7 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 3.1 | 0.8 | +15% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +29% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wandsworth Town; the highest is Lavender (171.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Southfields, Wandsworth (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wandsworth Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | -46% |
| Falconbrook | 1,441 | 112.0 | -18% |
| East Putney | 1,159 | 60.4 | -56% |
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | -17% |
| Southfields | 638 | 51.1 | -62% |
| Northcote | 822 | 64.1 | -53% |
| Lavender | 2,631 | 171.8 | +26% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,152 | 68.6 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Wandsworth Town over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (309).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 309 |
| On or near Supermarket | 249 |
| On or near Wandsworth High Street | 202 |
| On or near Police Station | 180 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Dutch Yard | 60 |
| On or near Church Row | 48 |
| On or near Haydon Way | 48 |
| On or near Mapleton Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Westdean Close | 40 |
Of the 1,859 crimes in Wandsworth Town with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 558 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 946 | 50.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 422 | 22.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Wandsworth Town has an estimated population of 17,786 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%) and more private renting (38%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wandsworth Town average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wandsworth Town | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 66.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wandsworth Town a safe place to live?
Wandsworth Town recorded 135.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 595th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wandsworth Town?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 572 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (558).
Is crime in Wandsworth Town going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wandsworth Town was up 3% on the year before: 2,417 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,354 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wandsworth Town?
About 17,786 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wandsworth Town?
Wandsworth Town is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.