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Crime in Battersea

Battersea had 1,332 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 148.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 13 Wandsworth areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Wandsworth area. Crime was level on the three months before.

SW11, Wandsworth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Battersea

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148.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
4 of 13Wandsworth rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common375 in 3 months

Month by month

404 Apr 491 May 437 Jun 500 Jul 449 Aug 383 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Battersea. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour37528%
violence35026%
theft1088%
vehicle crime836%
shoplifting796%
burglary786%
public order746%
drugs574%

Battersea against Wandsworth

TypeBattersea per 1,000Middle Wandsworth areaChange
Violence3929.8▲ 5%
Burglary8.73.6▲ 24%
Vehicle crime9.311.3▼ 14%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.7▼ 2%
Theft and robbery2314.7▼ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chelsea179.7▲ 6%
Brompton175▼ 2%
Clapham Junction164▲ 10%
Battersea148.60%
Wandsworth133.3▲ 19%
Lot's Village123.4▼ 11%
Fulham86.4▼ 4%
See every Wandsworth area ranked on the crime in Wandsworth page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Battersea a safe area?

Battersea had about 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 4 of 13 Wandsworth areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Battersea?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (375), followed by violence (350) and theft (108).