Crime Rate in Knight's Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knight's Hill

The total recorded crimes in Knight's Hill, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knight's Hill crime rate of 1.21 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 Knight's Hill, encompassing approximately 83,217 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Knight's Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edge Point Close with total crimes: 15
  • Nettlefold Place with total crimes: 6
  • Lakeview Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Knight's Hill?

To understand the safety of Knight's Hill, we need to analyze Knight's Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Knight's Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 770 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knight's Hill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Knight's Hill had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,514 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knight's Hill recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Knight's Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Knight's Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Knight's Hill has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 16th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Knight's Hill crimes were 770. The crime rate of Knight's Hill in 2024 was 9.25 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knight's Hill were around 1,514 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.19 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knight's Hill)CrimesRank (Knight's Hill)CrimesRank (Knight's Hill)
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
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction256 41,189 102,121 9
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
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

Knight's Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202523
February 202524
January 202528
December 202430
November 202416
October 202421
September 202428
August 202438

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202511
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202511
February 202514
January 202511
December 202419
November 20247
October 202412
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202532
March 202535
February 202525
January 202544
December 202431
November 202426
October 202438
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20258
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Knight's Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Knight's Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Edge Point Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nettlefold Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Lakeview Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Curnick'S Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
7. Bloom Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. A215 (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Basil Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Furneaux Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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