Crime in West Putney: statistics, rates and trends
890 crimes were recorded in West Putney in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.9 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 Putney at a glance
- Crime trends in West Putney
- Types of crime in West Putney
- West Putney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Putney
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Putney
- Population and deprivation in West Putney
- Questions about crime in West Putney
- About this data
890 crimes were recorded in West Putney in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.9 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 257 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Putney has the 2,603rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Putney | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 890 | 33,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.9 | 99.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,861 | 337,655 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Putney was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,145 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (857). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 890 | 59.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 857 | 57.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 859 | 57.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 931 | 62.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 974 | 65.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,145 | 77.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,132 | 76.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,033 | 69.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 979 | 65.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Putney 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+127%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and burglary (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 17.3 | 0.51 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 12.4 | 0.81 | -9% |
| Drugs | 100 | 6.7 | 2.06 | +127% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 5.0 | 1.02 | -14% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +10% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.4 | 0.97 | -22% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.5 | 0.30 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.8 | 0.98 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.32 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.28 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Putney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Putney recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Putney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Putney recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Putney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Putney recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Putney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Putney recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Putney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Putney recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Putney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Putney recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Putney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Putney recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Putney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Putney recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Putney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Putney recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Putney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Putney recorded 12 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 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Putney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Putney recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Putney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Putney recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Putney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Putney recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Putney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Putney recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Putney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Putney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Putney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roehampton | 1,997 | 99.7 | +66% |
| Thamesfield | 1,826 | 104.9 | +75% |
| East Putney | 1,175 | 61.3 | +2% |
| West Hill | 1,131 | 66.4 | +11% |
| Southfields | 628 | 50.3 | -16% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,430 | 136.6 | +128% |
| Wandle | 760 | 72.0 | +20% |
| St Mary's | 1,871 | 113.5 | +90% |
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 Putney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hayward Gardens | 88 |
| On or near Cortis Road | 79 |
| On or near Carslake Road | 61 |
| On or near Dyer'S Lane | 45 |
| On or near Woodborough Road | 34 |
| On or near Isis Close | 29 |
| On or near Whitnell Way | 28 |
| On or near Putney Hill | 25 |
| On or near Innes Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Cortis Terrace | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Putney 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 | 303 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 185 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
West Putney has an estimated population of 14,861. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Putney sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Putney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is West Putney a safe place to live?
West Putney recorded 59.9 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 Putney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in West Putney going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Putney was up 4% on the year before: 890 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 857 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Putney?
West Putney 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 Putney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.