Crime Rates at Hunter Close, London, SW12 8EQ

Hunter Close area has the lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in South Balham , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 805 local areas in Wandsworth .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hunter Close (SW12 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 3.7 per 1,000 residents and was 95.8% lower than the South Balham average (89.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hunter Close (SW12 8EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Old Dairy Mews. Police recorded 91 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.