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 July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Myatt's Fields crime rate of 1.45 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Myatt's Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gosling Way with total crimes: 9
  • Akerman Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bramah Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Myatt's Fields has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Myatt's Fields)CrimesRank (Myatt's Fields)CrimesRank (Myatt's Fields)
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
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction216 81,189 102,121 9
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
Streatham Hill East85 22615 191,037 19
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells72 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Myatt's Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202527
May 202542
April 202522
March 202524
February 202511
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202428
September 202434
August 202417

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202519
May 202513
April 202515
March 202515
February 202524
January 202511
December 202427
November 202413
October 202422
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 202412
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Myatt's Fields in July 2025

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

1. Gosling Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
2. Akerman Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Bramah Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. A202 (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Councillor Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Cadman Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Calais Street (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Theft from the person1
8. Foxley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holland Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Chryssell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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