Crime in West Hill, Wandsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,089 crimes were recorded in West Hill, Wandsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Hill, Wandsworth
- Questions about crime in West Hill, Wandsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (350), anti-social behaviour (307) and vehicle crime (102) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Hill, Wandsworth | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,089 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.0 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,024 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Hill, Wandsworth peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,385 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (980). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,089 | 64.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,089 | 64.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,106 | 65.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,025 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,148 | 67.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,326 | 77.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,385 | 81.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,166 | 68.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 980 | 57.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (78% below) and shoplifting (76% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 65 to 25 and other theft fell from 91 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 20.6 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 60 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 1.5 | 6.7 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Hill, Wandsworth; the highest is Wandsworth Town (135.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Southfields, Wandsworth (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Hill, Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfields | 638 | 51.1 | -20% |
| East Putney | 1,159 | 60.4 | -6% |
| West Putney | 886 | 59.6 | -7% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | +15% |
| Roehampton | 1,968 | 98.2 | +54% |
| Thamesfield | 1,853 | 106.4 | +66% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +112% |
| Wandsworth Common | 1,152 | 68.6 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in West Hill, Wandsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Augustus Road | 51 |
| On or near Southmead Road | 49 |
| On or near Southfields | 46 |
| On or near Skeena Hill | 41 |
| On or near Thursley Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Manningtree Close | 33 |
| On or near Frimley Close | 28 |
| On or near Smithwood Close | 28 |
| On or near Whitlock Drive | 27 |
Of the 782 crimes in West Hill, Wandsworth with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 307 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 42.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
West Hill, Wandsworth has an estimated population of 17,024 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (42%, against 23%), more private renting (34%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Hill, Wandsworth average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Hill, Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Hill, Wandsworth a safe place to live?
West Hill, Wandsworth recorded 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West Hill, Wandsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (307).
Is crime in West Hill, Wandsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Hill, Wandsworth was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,089 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,089 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Hill, Wandsworth?
About 17,024 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Hill, Wandsworth?
West Hill, Wandsworth 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.