Crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction: statistics, rates and trends
2,395 crimes were recorded in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in the 12 months to August 2026, 153.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction at a glance
- Crime trends in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- Types of crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- What happened after crimes were reported in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- Demographics of Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- Questions about crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (741), anti-social behaviour (335) and other theft (244) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 404th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,395 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.3 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,619 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction of any year here (2,395 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,395 | 153.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,349 | 150.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,236 | 143.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,970 | 126.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,924 | 123.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,042 | 130.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,198 | 140.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,859 | 119.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,889 | 120.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 212 |
| July 2026 | 230 |
| June 2026 | 245 |
| May 2026 | 229 |
| April 2026 | 234 |
| March 2026 | 187 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 163 |
| December 2025 | 178 |
| November 2025 | 191 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 206 |
Compared with England and Wales, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded notably more bicycle theft (8.7 times the national rate), theft from the person (8.4 times the national rate) and robbery (3.7 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (30% below) and shoplifting (28% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 85 to 112 and anti-social behaviour rose from 280 to 335, while drugs fell from 73 to 38 and criminal damage and arson fell from 128 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 741 | 47.4 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 335 | 21.4 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Other theft | 244 | 15.6 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 220 | 14.1 | 1.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 11.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Public order | 138 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Bicycle theft | 112 | 7.2 | 0.8 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 6.1 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Burglary | 89 | 5.7 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Robbery | 78 | 5.0 | 1.4 | -32% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -48% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction; the highest is Brixton Windrush (358.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Brixton Rush Common (92.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Windrush | 3,884 | 358.8 | +134% |
| Brixton North | 2,474 | 148.9 | -3% |
| Myatt's Fields | 981 | 100.5 | -34% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +25% |
| Stockwell East | 1,227 | 107.2 | -30% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | -40% |
| Clapham East | 2,483 | 221.2 | +44% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,087 | 121.4 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (296).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 296 |
| On or near Herne Hill | 172 |
| On or near Bessemer Road | 143 |
| On or near Denmark Hill | 143 |
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Geoffrey Close | 67 |
| On or near Ferndene Road | 64 |
| On or near Kenbury Street | 62 |
| On or near Spenser Road | 48 |
Of the 2,060 crimes in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 335 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,087 | 52.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 533 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has an estimated population of 15,619 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (55%, against 23%), more social housing (31%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (62%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 62.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction a safe place to live?
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 153.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 404th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 741 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (335).
Is crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction was up 2% on the year before: 2,395 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,349 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction?
About 15,619 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction?
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.