South Balham vs Wood Street
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
South Balham vs Wood Street Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Balham safer than Wood Street?
South Balham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,862 crimes in the last 12 months. Wood Street has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 9,361 crimes. Wood Street scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in South Balham vs Wood Street?
South Balham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wood Street shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in South Balham and Wood Street?
In South Balham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,011 incidents). In Wood Street, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,159 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Balham and Wood Street?
South Balham recorded 2,011 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wood Street recorded 2,159. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in South Balham vs Wood Street?
Violent crime in South Balham totalled 1,946 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,142 in Wood Street. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in South Balham and Wood Street in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Balham recorded 8,491 crimes (now 8,862, a change of +4.4%). Wood Street recorded 10,376 crimes previously (now 9,361, -9.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Balham and Wood Street?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. South Balham has a resolution rate of 36.9% and Wood Street has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers South Balham and Wood Street?
South Balham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wood Street is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare South Balham and Wood Street?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see South Balham or Wood Street on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Balham and Wood Street. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.