South Tottenham vs Wandsworth Common

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    South Tottenham Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Common Metropolitan Police Service

      South Tottenham vs Wandsworth Common Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Tottenham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      11,129 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,614 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Tottenham
      B Wandsworth Common
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,129
      5,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,627
      5,509
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Tottenham
      B Wandsworth Common
      Violent Crime
      2,496 ↓2%
      1,682 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,491 ↓8%
      1,098 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      738 ↓6%
      446 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      748 ↓13%
      631 ↓4%
      Burglary
      376 ↓7%
      232 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      471 ↓2%
      298 ↑9%
      Drugs
      575 ↑11%
      171 ↑41%
      Public Order
      565 ↓3%
      301 ↑23%
      Robbery
      498 ↓7%
      110 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      878 ↑70%
      352 ↑57%
      Theft from Person
      939 ↓30%
      102 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      174 ↓7%
      68 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      90 ↑61%
      22 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      90 ↓18%
      101 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Tottenham safer than Wandsworth Common?

      South Tottenham has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Common has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,614 crimes. South Tottenham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Tottenham vs Wandsworth Common?

      South Tottenham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Common shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Tottenham and Wandsworth Common?

      In South Tottenham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,496 incidents). In Wandsworth Common, it is Violent Crime (1,682 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Tottenham and Wandsworth Common?

      South Tottenham recorded 2,491 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Common recorded 1,098. 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 Tottenham vs Wandsworth Common?

      Violent crime in South Tottenham totalled 2,496 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,682 in Wandsworth Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Tottenham and Wandsworth Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Tottenham recorded 11,627 crimes (now 11,129, a change of -4.3%). Wandsworth Common recorded 5,509 crimes previously (now 5,614, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Tottenham and Wandsworth Common?

      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 Tottenham has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Wandsworth Common has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Tottenham and Wandsworth Common?

      South Tottenham falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Common 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 Tottenham and Wandsworth Common?

      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 Tottenham or Wandsworth Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Tottenham and Wandsworth Common. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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