Wandsworth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wandsworth's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.2% above the UK average of 7.3. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.8% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and other theft (9.2%). These patterns reflect the borough's urban character, with high foot traffic in commercial areas contributing to anti-social behaviour and theft. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely influenced crime dynamics. For example, the drop in shoplifting (-26.2%) may be attributed to reduced post-Black Friday activity, while increased anti-social behaviour could be linked to events in the town centre. Violence and sexual offences remained lower than the UK average (22% below), due to community policing efforts in high-risk areas. However, the significant 70% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted interventions, especially in densely populated neighbourhoods. The overall rate, while lower than October 2025, still indicates challenges in maintaining consistent reductions, particularly as winter approaches and outdoor activities decline.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2025 was a 28.6% rise in 'possession of weapons' offences, increasing from 7 to 9. This spike, while small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 46.8% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from 154 to 82. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, with colder weather reducing outdoor drug use and increased police focus on weapons during Bonfire Night events. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, with 592 incidents reported—70% above the UK average. This highlights persistent challenges in managing public order, particularly in areas with high population density. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 26.2% compared to October, likely due to post-Black Friday retail activity reducing opportunities for theft. Residents may find the 150% above UK average rate for theft from the person—140 incidents—particularly concerning, as this category saw the largest gap relative to national figures.

Wandsworth's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 12.3% compared to October 2025, dropping from 9.0 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the post-Black Friday period may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 89 crimes were reported in Wandsworth over the month, translating to roughly one crime for every 127 residents. This monthly exposure figure highlights the frequency of incidents experienced by the local population, though it does not account for variations in individual risk. The drop from October may reflect temporary factors, such as reduced foot traffic during late-night shopping or increased police presence around major events like Bonfire Night. However, the rate remains 8.2% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in maintaining lower crime levels compared to other areas.