Crime Rate in Streatham Common & Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham Common & Vale

The total recorded crimes in Streatham Common & Vale, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Common & Vale crime rate of 1.59 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 Streatham Common & Vale, encompassing approximately 86,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (21.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
Streatham Common & Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hopton Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Streatham Common & Vale?

To understand the safety of Streatham Common & Vale, we need to analyze Streatham Common & Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Streatham Common & Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 894 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Streatham Common & Vale had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,421 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Streatham Common & Vale recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Streatham Common & Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Streatham Common & Vale Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Streatham Common & Vale has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Streatham Common & Vale crimes were 894. The crime rate of Streatham Common & Vale in 2024 was 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Streatham Common & Vale were around 1,421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.38 (year) or 1.36 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)CrimesRank (Lambeth)
Waterloo & South Bank412 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush247 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall245 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall137 131,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane175 61,505 42,412 7
Brixton North205 41,380 62,413 6
Clapham Town181 51,464 52,484 5
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction165 71,189 102,121 9
Streatham St Leonard's160 81,216 92,130 8
Clapham East144 91,347 81,853 11
St Martin's142 101,053 121,893 10
Kennington135 141,062 111,739 12
Gipsy Hill138 11834 141,536 14
Stockwell East90 17752 171,560 13
Knight's Hill104 15770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common94 16813 151,474 16
Clapham Common & Abbeville53 24494 221,045 18
Oval55 23704 18844 22
Streatham Hill East80 18615 191,037 19
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Streatham Common & Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202531
January 202532
December 202412
November 202424
October 202428
September 202441
August 202440
April 202435

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202545
January 202537
December 202429
November 202436
October 202434
September 202442
August 202422
April 202443

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 202411
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
April 202419

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202511
December 202416
November 202412
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242
April 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246
April 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Streatham Common & Vale in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Streatham Common & Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting16
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hopton Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Guildersfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Westwell Road Approach (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
6. Penistone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
7. Mantlet Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Robbery1
8. Bridgewood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Grayscroft Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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