Crime in Knight's Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,522 crimes were recorded in Knight's Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Knight's Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Knight's Hill
- Types of crime in Knight's Hill
- Knight's Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Knight's Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Knight's Hill
- Population and deprivation in Knight's Hill
- Questions about crime in Knight's Hill
- About this data
1,522 crimes were recorded in Knight's Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 439 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Knight's Hill has the 1,115th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Knight's Hill | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,522 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,469 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Knight's Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,678 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,416). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,522 | 105.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,416 | 97.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,440 | 99.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,511 | 104.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,548 | 107.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,636 | 113.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,678 | 116.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,424 | 98.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,505 | 104.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 116 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Knight's Hill 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+48%) and theft from the person (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-39%) and shoplifting (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 439 | 30.3 | 0.89 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 401 | 27.7 | 1.81 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 9.4 | 1.91 | -11% |
| Other theft | 122 | 8.4 | 1.32 | +2% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -24% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +21% |
| Drugs | 51 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.5 | 0.43 | -35% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.5 | 1.84 | -16% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 2.4 | 1.43 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.4 | 1.42 | +150% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.50 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Knight's Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Knight's Hill recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 28.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Knight's Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Knight's Hill recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Knight's Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Knight's Hill recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Knight's Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Knight's Hill recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Knight's Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Knight's Hill recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Knight's Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Knight's Hill recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Knight's Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Knight's Hill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Knight's Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Knight's Hill recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Knight's Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Knight's Hill recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Knight's Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Knight's Hill recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Knight's Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Knight's Hill recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Knight's Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Knight's Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Knight's Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Knight's Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Knight's Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Knight's Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Knight's Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Knight's Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Knight's Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -35% |
| Gipsy Hill | 1,229 | 99.3 | -6% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +12% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | -10% |
| West Dulwich | 720 | 89.2 | -15% |
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,359 | 146.9 | +40% |
| Streatham Common & Vale | 1,728 | 104.0 | -1% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | -20% |
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 Knight's Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edge Point Close | 93 |
| On or near Parking Area | 90 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 82 |
| On or near Lakeview Road | 50 |
| On or near A215 | 41 |
| On or near Curnick'S Lane | 41 |
| On or near Knight'S Hill Square | 37 |
| On or near Tivoli Road | 37 |
| On or near Broadash Close | 33 |
| On or near Ladas Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Knight's Hill 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 | 480 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 401 | 26.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 24.0% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Knight's Hill has an estimated population of 14,469. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Knight's Hill sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Knight's Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.2% |
| Social rented homes | 30.2% |
| Private rented homes | 24.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.9% |
Is Knight's Hill a safe place to live?
Knight's Hill recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Knight's Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (401).
Is crime in Knight's Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Knight's Hill was up 7% on the year before: 1,522 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,416 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Knight's Hill?
Knight's Hill 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 Knight's Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.