Crime Rates at Churchcroft Close, London, SW12 8LA

Churchcroft Close area has the 48th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Balham , and the 351st 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 Churchcroft Close (SW12 8LA) in the last 12 months was 69.7 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Balham average (133.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Churchcroft Close (SW12 8LA), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 378 crimes here, including 74 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.