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 February 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Hill West & Thornton crime rate of 0.93 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
Streatham Hill West & Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ardwell Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Streatham Hill West & Thornton has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 0.93 ranking 19th 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.

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
Streatham Common & Vale138 12894 131,421 17
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
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
Streatham Wells63 22425 24659 24
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Streatham Hill West & Thornton 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 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.

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202520
December 202414
November 202413
October 202415
September 202420
August 202415
April 202429

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202519
December 202413
November 202415
October 202426
September 202415
August 202411
April 202414

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
September 20245
April 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
September 20243
April 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 202418
August 20243
April 202417

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
April 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20245
April 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Streatham Hill West & Thornton in February 2025

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

1. Streatham Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ardwell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cambray Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Barrhill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Lexton Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Thornton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Haverhill Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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