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 March 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knight's Hill crime rate of 1.49 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Knight's Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edge Point Close with total crimes: 20
  • Stable Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Knolly'S Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Knight's Hill has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank563 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush268 32,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall282 21,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall171 61,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane188 51,505 42,412 7
Streatham St Leonard's198 41,216 92,130 8
Clapham Town166 81,464 52,484 5
Brixton North167 71,380 62,413 6
Clapham East155 111,347 81,853 11
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction162 101,189 102,121 9
Kennington163 91,062 111,739 12
St Martin's128 131,053 121,893 10
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
Stockwell East79 18752 171,560 13
Gipsy Hill117 16834 141,536 14
Brixton Rush Common127 14813 151,474 16
Streatham Hill East98 17615 191,037 19
Clapham Common & Abbeville58 22494 221,045 18
Oval58 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields78 19551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill West & Thornton73 20525 21921 21
Clapham Park54 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells52 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich47 25419 25653 25

Knight's Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242
April 202413

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202514
January 202511
December 202419
November 20247
October 202412
September 202414
August 20249
April 202417

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20242
April 20245

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202525
January 202544
December 202431
November 202426
October 202438
September 202428
August 202424
May 20241
April 202438

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202524
January 202528
December 202430
November 202416
October 202421
September 202428
August 202438
April 202419

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Knight's Hill in March 2025

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

1. Edge Point Close (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Stable Mews (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Knolly'S Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Thornlaw Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lindway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West Norwood (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Franklin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A215 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Truslove Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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