Crime Rate in Streatham Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham Wells

The total recorded crimes in Streatham Wells, Lambeth, UK in February 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Wells crime rate of 1.28 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (233.33% 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: 7
  • Madeira Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Streatham Wells has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 1.28 ranking 22th 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.

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
Streatham Hill West & Thornton68 19525 21921 21
Myatt's Fields65 21551 201,021 20
Clapham Park66 20477 23776 23
West Dulwich51 25419 25653 25

Streatham Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202518
December 202417
November 202414
October 20248
September 202417
August 202424
April 202415

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20259
December 202413
November 202418
October 202415
September 202423
August 202413
April 202415

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
April 20247

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
April 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 February 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
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Streatham Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Madeira Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Angles Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodland Mews (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
6. Wellfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Grasmere Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
8. Pinfold Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
9. Valleyfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sunnyhill Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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