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 March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Myatt's Fields crime rate of 1.03 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Myatt's Fields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gosling Way with total crimes: 6
  • Normandy Road with total crimes: 6
  • Patmos 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Myatt's Fields has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 19th 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.

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
Knight's Hill124 15770 161,514 15
Streatham Hill East98 17615 191,037 19
Clapham Common & Abbeville58 22494 221,045 18
Oval58 21704 18844 22
Streatham Hill West & Thornton73 20525 21921 21
Clapham Park54 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells52 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich47 25419 25653 25

Myatt's Fields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202511
January 202520
December 202420
November 202421
October 202428
September 202434
August 202417
April 202411

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202524
January 202511
December 202427
November 202413
October 202422
September 202421
August 202414
April 202416

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
April 20242

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
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Myatt's Fields in March 2025

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

1. Gosling Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Normandy Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Patmos Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Flodden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Councillor Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Akerman Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chryssell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cranmer Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Brief Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Urlwin Walk (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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