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 May 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Common & Vale crime rate of 1.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Streatham Common & Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Westwell Road Approach with total crimes: 9
  • St Leonard'S Walk with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Lambeth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Streatham Common & Vale has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Streatham Common & Vale)CrimesRank (Streatham Common & Vale)CrimesRank (Streatham Common & Vale)
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
Gipsy Hill121 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill101 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common115 15813 151,474 16
Myatt's Fields89 17551 201,021 20
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

Streatham Common & Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (35 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 202411
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202551
March 202535
February 202545
January 202537
December 202429
November 202436
October 202434
September 202442
August 202422

A total of 305 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202528
March 202538
February 202531
January 202532
December 202412
November 202424
October 202428
September 202441
August 202440

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 202521
February 202519
January 202511
December 202416
November 202412
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting17
Robbery2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Westwell Road Approach (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. St Leonard'S Walk (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Abercairn Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
5. Larbert Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Hilldown Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Glenister Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albert Carr Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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