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 February 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction crime rate of 1.63 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Bessemer Road with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 7th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Kennington135 141,062 111,739 12
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20255
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417
April 20247

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202526
December 202419
November 202418
October 202419
September 202418
August 20242
April 202421

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202423
August 202416
April 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202548
December 202438
November 202448
October 202454
September 202445
August 202416
May 20243
April 202442

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412
April 20248

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 202413
August 20249
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 202410
October 202425
September 202411
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202523
December 202421
November 202413
October 202416
September 202425
August 20244
April 202418

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202519
December 202418
November 202424
October 202436
September 202416
August 202428
April 202413

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bessemer Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Herne Place (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Ferndene Road (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Herne Hill (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Abbey Mansions Mews (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kenbury Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Herne Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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