Crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction: statistics, rates and trends
2,337 crimes were recorded in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in the 12 months to July 2026, 149.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- Questions about crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
- About this data
2,337 crimes were recorded in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction in the 12 months to July 2026, 149.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 729 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has the 431st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,337 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 149.6 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,619 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,362 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,868). Over the whole period it rose 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,337 | 149.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,362 | 151.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,241 | 143.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,963 | 125.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,906 | 122.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,114 | 135.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,132 | 136.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,868 | 119.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,915 | 122.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 154 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+29%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in drugs (-47%) and robbery (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 729 | 46.7 | 1.36 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 325 | 20.8 | 1.36 | +15% |
| Other theft | 239 | 15.3 | 2.39 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 215 | 13.8 | 8.15 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 173 | 11.1 | 2.25 | -12% |
| Public order | 134 | 8.6 | 1.29 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 108 | 6.9 | 8.40 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 5.8 | 0.70 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 5.5 | 0.81 | -37% |
| Burglary | 79 | 5.1 | 1.43 | -25% |
| Robbery | 79 | 5.1 | 3.74 | -37% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.5 | 0.76 | -47% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +112% |
Violence and sexual offences in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 729 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +139% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | -0% |
| Myatt's Fields | 974 | 99.7 | -33% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +29% |
| Stockwell East | 1,200 | 104.9 | -30% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -39% |
| Clapham East | 2,450 | 218.3 | +46% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,084 | 121.2 | -19% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 285 |
| On or near Herne Hill | 167 |
| On or near Denmark Hill | 146 |
| On or near Bessemer Road | 139 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Parking Area | 101 |
| On or near Geoffrey Close | 66 |
| On or near Ferndene Road | 65 |
| On or near Kenbury Street | 64 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,061 | 45.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 504 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 325 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.0% |
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction has an estimated population of 15,619. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.6% |
| Social rented homes | 31.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction a safe place to live?
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction recorded 149.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 729 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (325).
Is crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction was down 1% on the year before: 2,337 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,362 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction?
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.