Crime in West Putney: statistics, rates and trends
886 crimes were recorded in West Putney in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Putney
- Questions about crime in West Putney
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), anti-social behaviour (197) and drugs (78) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,630th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Putney | Wandsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 886 | 33,210 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,861 | 337,655 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Putney peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,142 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (864). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 886 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 868 | 58.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 864 | 58.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 903 | 60.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,011 | 68.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,116 | 75.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,142 | 76.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,032 | 69.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 968 | 65.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Putney recorded notably more drugs (60% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (66% below) and shoplifting (65% below). On the year before, public order rose from 30 to 45 and shoplifting rose from 35 to 44, while burglary fell from 65 to 46 and criminal damage and arson fell from 45 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 17.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Drugs | 78 | 5.2 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.0 | 8.5 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Putney; 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 Putney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roehampton | 1,968 | 98.2 | +65% |
| Thamesfield | 1,853 | 106.4 | +79% |
| East Putney | 1,159 | 60.4 | +1% |
| West Hill | 1,089 | 64.0 | +7% |
| Southfields | 638 | 51.1 | -14% |
| Wandsworth Town | 2,417 | 135.9 | +128% |
| Wandle | 774 | 73.4 | +23% |
| St Mary's | 1,850 | 112.2 | +88% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in West Putney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cortis Road” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cortis Road | 79 |
| On or near Hayward Gardens | 74 |
| On or near Carslake Road | 54 |
| On or near Dyer'S Lane | 53 |
| On or near Isis Close | 30 |
| On or near Whitnell Way | 27 |
| On or near Woodborough Road | 27 |
| On or near Cortis Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Putney Hill | 25 |
| On or near Fairdale Gardens | 22 |
Of the 689 crimes in West Putney with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 197 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 44.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 228 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
West Putney has an estimated population of 14,861 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (41%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Putney average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Putney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Putney a safe place to live?
West Putney recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,630th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in West Putney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in West Putney going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Putney was up 2% on the year before: 886 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 868 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Putney?
About 14,861 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Putney?
West Putney 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.