Crime Rate in Streatham Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham Wells

The total recorded crimes in Streatham Wells, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Wells crime rate of 1.46 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 Wells, encompassing approximately 49,331 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Streatham Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 18
  • Pinfold Road with total crimes: 6
  • Well Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Streatham Wells?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Streatham Wells demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 425 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Streatham Wells recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Streatham Wells had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 659 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Streatham Wells recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Streatham Wells Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Streatham Wells has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Streatham Wells crimes were 425. The crime rate of Streatham Wells in 2024 was 8.62 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Streatham Wells were around 659 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.36 (year) or 1.11 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Streatham Wells)CrimesRank (Streatham Wells)CrimesRank (Streatham Wells)
Waterloo & South Bank548 13,539 16,001 1
Brixton Windrush343 22,269 23,952 2
Vauxhall308 31,934 32,537 3
Stockwell West & Larkhall215 91,371 72,520 4
Brixton Acre Lane254 51,505 42,412 7
Clapham East267 41,347 81,853 11
Clapham Town192 111,464 52,484 5
Brixton North237 71,380 62,413 6
Streatham St Leonard's242 61,216 92,130 8
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction216 81,189 102,121 9
St Martin's185 121,053 121,893 10
Kennington193 101,062 111,739 12
Stockwell East110 17752 171,560 13
Streatham Common & Vale185 13894 131,421 17
Gipsy Hill168 14834 141,536 14
Knight's Hill121 16770 161,514 15
Brixton Rush Common102 20813 151,474 16
Streatham Hill West & Thornton124 15525 21921 21
Clapham Common & Abbeville103 19494 221,045 18
Oval89 21704 18844 22
Myatt's Fields109 18551 201,021 20
Streatham Hill East85 22615 191,037 19
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Streatham Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202518
April 202512
March 202511
February 202516
January 202518
December 202417
November 202414
October 20248
September 202417
August 202424

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202519
May 202519
April 202516
March 202513
February 202511
January 20259
December 202413
November 202418
October 202415
September 202423
August 202413

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 202510
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Streatham Wells in July 2025

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

1. Woodleigh Gardens (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Pinfold Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Well Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
4. Curtis Field Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Deerhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
6. Streatham Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Chalcot Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Samuel Johnson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Colyton Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Minehead Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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