Wandsworth

Crime Rate in Wandsworth

Kingston upon Thames crime rate

Crime rating – medium.
Kingston upon Thames ranks 16th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 15149 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Kingston upon Thames has a population of 168063.
This equates to a crime rate of 90.14 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 0.4 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Kingston upon Thames in 27th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Woking crime rate

Overview of Woking crime rate

Woking, with a medium crime level, is positioned 14th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rate. In 2023, the area witnessed 8304 crime incidents, with a population of 103943, resulting in a crime rate of 79.89 per 1000 residents, marking a 3.42% increase from the previous year.

The most reported crimes in Woking were Violence and sexual offences (34.7%), Anti-social behaviour (17.2%), and Public order (9.6%), with Possession of weapons, Theft from the person, and Robbery being the least common.

Of its 10 wards, Canalside, Hoe Valley, and Knaphill have the highest crime rates, whereas Horsell, Heathlands, and Goldsworth Park are the safest.

Looking at Postcode districts within Woking, GU21, GU19, and GU22 report higher crime rates, while GU3, GU4, and GU18 are considerably safer.

In Woking, the crime trends have varied significantly over the past few years. Anti-social behaviour saw an increase of 4.33% in 2020, but then experienced successive decreases of 5.76% in 2021, 4.99% in 2022, and 2.34% in 2023. Conversely, Violence and sexual offences rose by 2.2% in 2023, indicating a recent uptick in this type of crime. Other notable declines include Criminal damage and arson by 1.61% and Other theft by 2.65%, both in 2020, suggesting an overall complex pattern of crime rates in the area.

Woking crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8304 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2880 (34.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1432 (17.2)%
  • Public order – 794 (9.6)%
  • Other theft – 761 (9.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 701 (8.4)%
  • Vehicle crime – 403 (4.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 361 (4.3)%
  • Burglary – 272 (3.3)%
  • Bicycle theft – 223 (2.7)%
  • Drugs – 211 (2.5)%
  • Other crime – 109 (1.3)%
  • Possession of weapons – 61 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 51 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 45 (0.5)%

How does Woking compare against nearby areas ?

Woking ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Woking wards

There are 10 wards within Woking. Canalside, Hoe Valley, Knaphill has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Woking

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Woking. Highest crime rates in GU21, GU19, GU22 .

  • GU21 – 85.1
  • GU19 – 82.0
  • GU22 – 76.9
  • KT15 – 73.0
  • KT14 – 68.8
  • GU23 – 62.8
  • GU24 – 56.9
  • GU3 – 56.1
  • GU4 – 46.4
  • GU18 – 23.0

Postcode districts in Woking

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Camden crime rate

Crime rating – high.
Camden ranks 3rd out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 54716 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Camden has a population of 210136.
This equates to a crime rate of 260.38 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 15.15 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Camden in 3rd position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Merton crime rate

Crime rating – low.
Merton ranks 20th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 18024 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Merton has a population of 215187.
This equates to a crime rate of 83.76 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents a decrease of 1.02 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Merton in 29th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Hertsmere Crime Rate

Overview of Hertsmere crime rate

Hertsmere, with a low crime rating, ranks 19th among nearby areas for its crime rate. In 2023, it saw 10,242 reported crimes among a population of 107,827, resulting in a crime rate of 94.99 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.34% increase from the previous year.
The most prevalent crimes in Hertsmere are Violence and sexual offences (26.0%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (12.5%), with the least common being theft from the person, robbery, and possession of weapons.
Within its 16 wards, Borehamwood Brookmeadow (141.5), Potters Bar Parkfield (137.2), and Borehamwood Kenilworth (135.3) have the highest crime rates, while Aldenham East, Bushey North, and Bushey Park are the safest.
In Hertsmere, there has been a modest increase in Anti-social behaviour, Other theft, and Violence and sexual offences, with violence slightly rising in 2020. These trends suggest areas of concern that require ongoing vigilance. On a positive note, declines in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Other theft, and Vehicle crime indicate effective measures in place for these crime types. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and theft-related crimes after their initial rise points towards successful community and law enforcement efforts.

Hertsmere crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10242 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2659 (26.0)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2392 (23.4)%
  • Other theft – 1284 (12.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 909 (8.9)%
  • Shoplifting – 690 (6.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 663 (6.5)%
  • Public order – 478 (4.7)%
  • Burglary – 454 (4.4)%
  • Drugs – 259 (2.5)%
  • Other crime – 157 (1.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 93 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 81 (0.8)%
  • Robbery – 63 (0.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 60 (0.6)%

How does Hertsmere compare against nearby areas ?

Hertsmere ranks 19th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Hertsmere wards

There are 16 wards within Hertsmere. Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Potters Bar Parkfield, Borehamwood Kenilworth has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Hertsmere

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Hertsmere. Highest crime rates in WD25, WD19, WD23 .

  • WD25 – 162.5
  • WD19 – 152.8
  • WD23 – 119.8
  • WD6 – 119.1
  • EN6 – 90.4
  • EN5 – 79.4
  • EN4 – 78.5
  • WD7 – 77.0
  • AL2 – 76.4
  • HA7 – 60.1
  • AL4 – 49.8

Postcode districts in Hertsmere

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