Tooting Broadway vs Wandsworth Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Tooting Broadway Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wandsworth Town Metropolitan Police Service

      Tooting Broadway vs Wandsworth Town Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tooting Broadway
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,892 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.4% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wandsworth Town
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,936 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Tooting Broadway
      B Wandsworth Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,892
      8,936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,302
      8,788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.4%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Tooting Broadway
      B Wandsworth Town
      Violent Crime
      2,561 ↑8%
      2,165 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,746 ↓9%
      1,975 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      678 ↓25%
      801 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      555 ↓14%
      753 ↓6%
      Burglary
      329 ↓15%
      410 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      472 ↑8%
      408 ↑4%
      Drugs
      298 ↑25%
      334 ↑22%
      Public Order
      527 ↑3%
      469 ↑0%
      Robbery
      188 ↓22%
      212 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      905 ↓10%
      748 ↑19%
      Theft from Person
      312 ↓21%
      320 ↓5%
      Bicycle Theft
      158 ↑36%
      159 ↓21%
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑33%
      48 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      110 ↑29%
      134 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Tooting Broadway is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Tooting Broadway safer than Wandsworth Town?

      Tooting Broadway has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,892 crimes in the last 12 months. Wandsworth Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,936 crimes. Tooting Broadway scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Tooting Broadway vs Wandsworth Town?

      Tooting Broadway shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wandsworth Town shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Town?

      In Tooting Broadway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,561 incidents). In Wandsworth Town, it is Violent Crime (2,165 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Town?

      Tooting Broadway recorded 1,746 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wandsworth Town recorded 1,975. 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 Tooting Broadway vs Wandsworth Town?

      Violent crime in Tooting Broadway totalled 2,561 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,165 in Wandsworth Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Tooting Broadway recorded 9,302 crimes (now 8,892, a change of -4.4%). Wandsworth Town recorded 8,788 crimes previously (now 8,936, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Town?

      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. Tooting Broadway has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Wandsworth Town has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Town?

      Tooting Broadway falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Wandsworth Town 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 Tooting Broadway and Wandsworth Town?

      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 Tooting Broadway or Wandsworth Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.