Wandsworth Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Wandsworth's overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 13.6% above the UK average of 6.6. This discrepancy highlights a distinct local profile, with property crimes (1099 incidents) outpacing violent crimes (681 incidents) by a notable margin. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.1% of all reported incidents. However, this category's rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 18% below the UK average, suggesting a potential focus on targeted interventions in violent crime areas. Anti-social behaviour, the second most frequent category, occurred at 1.4 per 1,000—54% above the UK average—indicating challenges in managing community disturbances. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 89% above the UK average, a figure consistent with Wandsworth's dense urban environment and high vehicle density. Seasonal factors, including post-holiday retail footfall reductions and shorter daylight hours, may have influenced crime patterns, though property crimes remained high compared to other London boroughs. The data suggests a combination of urban density and specific risk factors, such as the presence of commercial zones driving vehicle-related offences.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with increases in 'other crime' (up 56.5%), robbery (up 29.8%), and drugs offences (up 16.3%). These rises contrast with decreases in theft from the person (down 30.8%) and shoplifting (down 13.3%), possibly reflecting seasonal retail dynamics. The property-to-violent crime ratio remained skewed, with property crimes comprising 43.6% of total incidents compared to 27.1% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour's 54% above-UK-average rate underscores persistent challenges in high-density areas, while vehicle crime's 89% above-UK-average rate aligns with Wandsworth's transport infrastructure. A resident might find the 13.6% above-UK-average rate for property crimes particularly concerning, given the borough's mix of residential and commercial zones. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—jumped from 23 to 36, a 56.5% increase that deserves closer attention from local authorities.

Wandsworth's crime rate in January 2026 (7.5 per 1,000) was marginally lower than the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a 2.0% decrease. This stability contrasts with the UK average, where Wandsworth's rate remains 13.6% higher. Daily crime figures show 81 incidents per day, a local metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 134 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the need for consistent policing. With a population of 337,655, the 2,518 total crimes represent a localised concentration of activity. The previous month's rate suggests no significant upward or downward trend, but the 56.5% jump in 'other crime' and the 100% above-UK-average rate for robbery (74 incidents) indicate pockets of vulnerability. These figures, when scaled to the population, suggest that while the overall rate is stable, certain categories demand targeted action.