Indicative score
Normal caution
Based on public recorded crime near Balham, Wandsworth within 500m.
Incidents
85
Trend
improving
Confidence
High
Crime Summary
Most recent public police data available: August 2026.
Vehicle crime25
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour17
violent crime11
Other theft8
Burglary3
Area Profile
Museum-heavy, well connected, and generally calmer late at night than major nightlife districts.
Tourist friendlinessExcellent
Family suitabilityHigh
NightlifeBalanced
Late-night cautionHigher
Local Policing
This point falls in the Balham neighbourhood, covered by the Metropolitan Police.
Current local priorities
- Priority 1 –Shoplifting/ Commercial Robbery There has been an increase in the number of shoplifters targeting commercial and retail stores in Balham. Officers have put together current and future operations to combat this as well aiming to provide high visibility patrols.
- Priority 2 -ASB - Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) remains a key priority in Balham. Dedicated Ward Officers will conduct regular high-visibility patrols in areas identified by residents as experiencing persistent ASB, including Lochinvar Estate, Hildreth Mews, Hanson Close and Boundary House. These targeted patrols aim to deter nuisance behaviour, address community concerns, and provide reassurance to local residents.
- priority 3 -Theft from motor vehicle (TFMV) remains a priority across Balham, with a particular focus on the west side of the ward, where offences have been identified through crime reports, intelligence, and community feedback. Dedicated Ward Officers will carry out targeted patrols in locations most affected by vehicle crime, providing a visible presence to deter offenders and reassure residents.
Transport
Nearest rail-based stations from the TfL Unified API.
Balham
529m away · Northern
Balham
532m away · Southern
Clapham South
602m away · Northern
Wandsworth Common
815m away · Southern
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How to Read This
Designed for travel planning, not certainty.
- Recent street-level incidents within the selected radius are weighted by category.
- Violence, robbery, weapons and burglary carry higher weight than lower-severity categories.
- A stable neighbourhood baseline from the official English Indices of Deprivation crime domain anchors the score.
- Dense central visitor areas are normalized so footfall does not automatically imply danger.
- Improving recent trend slightly lifts the score; a rising trend lowers it.
- The score is indicative and based only on public recorded crime data, not a guarantee of personal safety.
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