Crime Rate in Streatham Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham Wells

The total recorded crimes in Streatham Wells, Lambeth, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Wells crime rate of 1.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Streatham Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • Streatham Court with total crimes: 8
  • Grasmere Road 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 May 2025 the Streatham Wells has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 1.36 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Streatham Wells)CrimesRank (Streatham Wells)CrimesRank (Streatham Wells)
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
Streatham Hill West & Thornton80 22525 21921 21
Clapham Park56 25477 23776 23
West Dulwich60 24419 25653 25

Streatham Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 May 2025

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

1. Woodleigh Gardens (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Streatham Court (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Grasmere Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Madeira Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Deerhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Well Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pinfold Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chalcot Mews (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wellfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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