Crime Rate in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction

The total recorded crimes in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 256 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction crime rate of 2.53 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, encompassing approximately 101,266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (32.69% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (268.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 57
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Herne Hill with total crimes: 20

How safe is Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction?

To understand the safety of Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, we need to analyze Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,189 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,121 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has recorded 256 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 4th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction crimes were 1,189. The crime rate of Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in 2024 was 11.74 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction were around 2,121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.94 (year) or 1.75 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction)CrimesRank (Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction)CrimesRank (Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction)
Waterloo & South Bank490 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush329 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall290 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall159 111,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane225 51,505 42,412 7
Clapham Town220 61,464 52,484 5
Brixton North203 81,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's205 71,216 92,130 8
Clapham East199 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's158 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington180 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East88 18752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale134 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
Clapham Common & Abbeville83 21494 221,045 18
Oval87 19704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East84 20615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202514
March 202513
February 202511
January 202526
December 202419
November 202418
October 202419
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 185 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202516
March 202515
February 202514
January 20255
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202552
March 202549
February 202539
January 202548
December 202438
November 202448
October 202454
September 202445
August 202416

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 20259
February 202528
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202416
September 202425
August 20244

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202529
March 202519
February 202515
January 202519
December 202418
November 202424
October 202436
September 202416
August 202428

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 202413
August 20249
July 20241

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202423
August 202416

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 202425
September 202411
August 20242

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 202419
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

High Crime Locations Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total57
Theft from the person31
Other theft12
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences22
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
3. Herne Hill (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Bessemer Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Denmark Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Hurst Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs6
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Harbour Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Geoffrey Close (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Robbery1

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