Crime in West Hill, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,131 crimes were recorded in West Hill, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Hill, Wandsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in West Hill, Wandsworth
- Types of crime in West Hill, Wandsworth
- West Hill, Wandsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Hill, Wandsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Hill, Wandsworth
- Population and deprivation in West Hill, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in West Hill, Wandsworth
- About this data
1,131 crimes were recorded in West Hill, Wandsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 354 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Hill, Wandsworth has the 2,377th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Hill, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,131 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.4 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,024 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Hill, Wandsworth was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,359 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (982). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 1,131 | 66.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,083 | 63.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,090 | 64.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,013 | 59.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,185 | 69.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,332 | 78.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,359 | 79.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,156 | 67.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 982 | 57.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 108 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Hill, 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-55%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 | 20.8 | 0.61 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 317 | 18.6 | 1.21 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 6.7 | 1.36 | +12% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -26% |
| Public order | 62 | 3.6 | 0.55 | +13% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.3 | 0.95 | +8% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.1 | 0.65 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +192% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.9 | 0.56 | +78% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.93 | -24% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Hill, Wandsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Hill, Wandsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Hill, Wandsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Hill, Wandsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Hill, Wandsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Hill, Wandsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Hill, Wandsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Hill, Wandsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 192% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Hill, Wandsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Hill, Wandsworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Hill, Wandsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Hill, Wandsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Hill, Wandsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Hill, Wandsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 3 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 West Hill, Wandsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Hill, Wandsworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Hill, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields | 628 | 50.3 | -24% |
| East Putney | 1,175 | 61.3 | -8% |
| West Putney | 890 | 59.9 | -10% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | +8% |
| Roehampton | 1,997 | 99.7 | +50% |
| Thamesfield | 1,826 | 104.9 | +58% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +106% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,146 | 68.2 | +3% |
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 West Hill, Wandsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Augustus Road | 50 |
| On or near Southfields | 46 |
| On or near Southmead Road | 46 |
| On or near Skeena Hill | 42 |
| On or near Thursley Gardens | 39 |
| On or near Manningtree Close | 34 |
| On or near Smithwood Close | 29 |
| On or near Frimley Close | 28 |
| On or near Whitlock Drive | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Hill, 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 | 345 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 317 | 28.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
West Hill, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 17,024. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Hill, Wandsworth sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Hill, Wandsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% |
| Private rented homes | 34.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is West Hill, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 66.4 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 West Hill, Wandsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (317).
Is crime in West Hill, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Hill, Wandsworth was up 4% on the year before: 1,131 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,083 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Hill, Wandsworth?
West Hill, 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 West Hill, Wandsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.