Crime Rate in Streatham Hill West & Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton

The total recorded crimes in Streatham Hill West & Thornton, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Hill West & Thornton crime rate of 1.10 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 Hill West & Thornton, encompassing approximately 72,859 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
Streatham Hill West & Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Streatham Hill West & Thornton?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Streatham Hill West & Thornton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 525 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Streatham Hill West & Thornton had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 921 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Streatham Hill West & Thornton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Streatham Hill West & Thornton has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 22th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Streatham Hill West & Thornton crimes were 525. The crime rate of Streatham Hill West & Thornton in 2024 was 7.21 (year) or 0.60 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Streatham Hill West & Thornton were around 921 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.64 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Streatham Hill West & Thornton)CrimesRank (Streatham Hill West & Thornton)CrimesRank (Streatham Hill West & Thornton)
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
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
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Streatham Hill West & Thornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202519
February 202511
January 202519
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 202514
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202418
August 20243

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
September 20245

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202521
March 202520
February 202523
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202415
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
September 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243

High Crime Locations Streatham Hill West & Thornton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Streatham Hill West & Thornton postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Barrhill Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. Streatham Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Benjamin Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Griffin Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Blairderry Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Lexton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Thornton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Scholars Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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