Crime Rate in Myatt's Fields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Myatt's Fields

The total recorded crimes in Myatt's Fields, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Myatt's Fields crime rate of 1.18 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 Myatt's Fields, encompassing approximately 75,371 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Myatt's Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gosling Way with total crimes: 10
  • Councillor Street with total crimes: 8
  • Akerman Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Myatt's Fields?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Myatt's Fields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 551 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Myatt's Fields recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Myatt's Fields had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,021 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Myatt's Fields recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Myatt's Fields Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Myatt's Fields has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 17th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Myatt's Fields crimes were 551. The crime rate of Myatt's Fields in 2024 was 7.31 (year) or 0.61 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Myatt's Fields were around 1,021 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.55 (year) or 1.13 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Myatt's Fields)CrimesRank (Myatt's Fields)CrimesRank (Myatt's Fields)
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
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
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

Myatt's Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202522
March 202524
February 202511
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202428
September 202434
August 202417

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202515
February 202524
January 202511
December 202427
November 202413
October 202422
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 202412
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248

High Crime Locations Myatt's Fields in May 2025

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

1. Gosling Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Councillor Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
3. Akerman Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
4. Russell Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Evandale Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Foxley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
7. Chryssell Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
8. Elliott Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turner Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Fairbairn Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

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