OkayToWalkIs it okay to walk in Balham, London?
Crime reported to the police, Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Moderate for London
Reported crime around the center of Balham is higher than in 66% of areas in London, taking into account how many people are usually around. 693 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Balham.
The map shows every block and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of London |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Low | higher than in 55% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 78% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Very high | higher than in 98% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Low | higher than in 53% of areas |
Day and night
London police data has no time of day, so day and night cannot be compared here.
What gets reported here
- Violence & sexual offences: 175 (25%)
- Vehicle crime: 133 (19%)
- Theft: 131 (19%)
- Shoplifting: 73 (11%)
- Public order: 53 (8%)
Falling: the last 6 months were 20% quieter than the city-wide trend.
Around Balham
The areas right next to it range from low to moderate.
- Springfield Village Very high
- Clapham Park Moderate
- Clapham Very high
- Streatham Hill Moderate
- Streatham High
- Tooting High
- Streatham Park Moderate
- Furzedown Low
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within London. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Aug 31, 2026.