Crime Rate in Streatham Hill East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Streatham Hill East

The total recorded crimes in Streatham Hill East, Lambeth, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Streatham Hill East crime rate of 1.10 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 East, encompassing approximately 77,189 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Streatham Hill East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Wyatt Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Emsworth Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Streatham Hill East?

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

  • Relative to Lambeth:

    • In 2024, Streatham Hill East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lambeth average, with 615 crimes compared to 1104.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Streatham Hill East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

    • In 2023, Streatham Hill East had fewer crimes than the Lambeth average, with 1,037 crimes compared to 1,861. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Streatham Hill East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Lambeth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Streatham Hill East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Streatham Hill East has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 22th out of 24 in the Lambeth, UK

In 2024, the total Streatham Hill East crimes were 615. The crime rate of Streatham Hill East in 2024 was 7.97 (year) or 0.66 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Lambeth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Streatham Hill East were around 1,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.43 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Lambeth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Streatham Hill East)CrimesRank (Streatham Hill East)CrimesRank (Streatham Hill East)
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
Clapham Park85 23477 23776 23
Streatham Wells72 24425 24659 24
West Dulwich52 25419 25653 25

Streatham Hill East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (43 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202543
May 202524
April 202523
March 202530
February 202528
January 202529
December 202430
November 202430
October 202431
September 202435
August 202442

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202536
May 202538
April 202526
March 202523
February 202519
January 202525
December 202417
November 202421
October 202428
September 202424
August 202413

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Streatham Hill East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wyatt Park Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Emsworth Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
4. Staplefield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Leigham Court Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
6. Leigham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
7. Hailsham Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Keymer Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Arborfield Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Palace Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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