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 July 2025 are around 216 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction crime rate of 2.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 29
  • Bessemer Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

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 July 2025 the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has recorded 216 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction)CrimesRank (Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction)CrimesRank (Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction)
Waterloo & South Bank548 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush343 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall308 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall215 91,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane254 51,505 42,412 7
Clapham East267 41,347 81,853 11
Clapham Town192 111,464 52,484 5
Brixton North237 71,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's242 61,216 92,130 8
St Martin's185 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington193 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East110 17752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale185 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill168 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill121 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common102 20813 151,474 16
Streatham Hill West & Thornton124 15525 21921 21
Clapham Common & Abbeville103 19494 221,045 18
Oval89 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields109 18551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill East85 22615 191,037 19
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells72 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202527
May 202522
April 202529
March 202519
February 202515
January 202519
December 202418
November 202424
October 202436
September 202416
August 202428

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202592
May 202569
April 202552
March 202549
February 202539
January 202548
December 202438
November 202448
October 202454
September 202445
August 202416

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202525
May 202527
April 202514
March 202513
February 202511
January 202526
December 202419
November 202418
October 202419
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 202512
January 20255
December 202412
November 202410
October 20246
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 240 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202538
May 202559
April 202516
March 202515
February 202514
January 20255
December 202414
November 202414
October 202415
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202510
April 20257
March 20254
February 202510
January 20257
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202423
August 202416

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202519
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202520
May 20258
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 202419
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences22
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Bessemer Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Bicycle theft10
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Geoffrey Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Denmark Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
7. Herne Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Denmark Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mumford Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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