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Crime Rates in South Balham, ward

Crime Rate

84.9

84.9

Low 4/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 05.02.2026

Annual total crime rate in South Balham (ward) is 84.9 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 4 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.

South Balham (ward) is located within Wandsworth (borough). Annual total crime rate in Wandsworth (borough) is 103 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.

South Balham, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):

  • 1/10 or low
  • 2/10 or low
  • 3/10 or low
  • 4/10 or low
  • 6/10 or medium

Crime rates in South Balham (ward) by type

Anti-social behaviour 20.8 5/10
Violence and sexual offences 17.8 2/10
Vehicle crime 10.2 7/10
Other theft 6.42 4/10
Shoplifting 6.4 3/10
Burglary 5.6 6/10
Criminal damage and arson 4.35 3/10
Public order 3.69 3/10
Theft from the person 2.59 3/10
Drugs 2.26 3/10
Robbery 2.24 5/10
Bicycle theft 1.23 4/10
Other crime 1.18 3/10
Possession of weapons 0.195 2/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Above are annual crime rates in South Balham (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in South Balham (ward).

The figures in grey indicate the relative ratings of South Balham (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.

Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.

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Historical crime rates in South Balham (ward), Wandsworth (borough) and London (region)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • South Balham
    ward
  • Wandsworth
    borough
  • London
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

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