Crime Rate in Streatham St Leonard's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham St Leonard's

The total recorded crimes in Streatham St Leonard's, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham St Leonard's crime rate of 2.38 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 St Leonard's, encompassing approximately 86,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (11.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-43.86% decrease)
Streatham St Leonard's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

How safe is Streatham St Leonard's?

To understand the safety of Streatham St Leonard's, we need to analyze Streatham St Leonard's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Streatham St Leonard's reported a higher crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 1,216 crimes compared to 1,104. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Streatham St Leonard's witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Streatham St Leonard's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lambeth average, with 2,130 crimes compared to 1,861. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Streatham St Leonard's witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lambeth, Streatham St Leonard's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Streatham St Leonard's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Streatham St Leonard's has recorded 205 crimes with crime rate of 2.38 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Streatham St Leonard's crimes were 1,216. The crime rate of Streatham St Leonard's in 2024 was 14.13 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Streatham St Leonard's were around 2,130 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.74 (year) or 2.06 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Streatham St Leonard's)CrimesRank (Streatham St Leonard's)CrimesRank (Streatham St Leonard's)
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
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
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
Streatham Wells67 23425 24659 24
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Streatham St Leonard's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (61 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202513
February 202514
January 202511
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 202515
February 20259
January 202511
December 20248
November 202416
October 202420
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 354 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202544
March 202531
February 202523
January 202544
December 202422
November 202431
October 202433
September 202431
August 202446

A total of 84 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202534
March 202542
February 202536
January 202553
December 202445
November 202452
October 202449
September 202438
August 202446

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202557
March 202541
February 202534
January 202561
December 202427
November 202420
October 202425
September 202424
August 20244

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 202512
January 20257
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Streatham St Leonard's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Streatham St Leonard's postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Ockley Road (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Byron Close (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lowndes Mews (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
8. Blakemore Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Rotherhill Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Gleneagle Mews (Map)
Total6
Drugs6

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