Crime in Myatt's Fields: statistics, rates and trends
974 crimes were recorded in Myatt's Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Myatt's Fields at a glance
- Crime trends in Myatt's Fields
- Types of crime in Myatt's Fields
- Myatt's Fields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Myatt's Fields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Myatt's Fields
- Population and deprivation in Myatt's Fields
- Questions about crime in Myatt's Fields
- About this data
974 crimes were recorded in Myatt's Fields in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 296 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Myatt's Fields has the 1,244th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Myatt's Fields | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 974 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.7 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,765 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Myatt's Fields was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,304 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (959). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 974 | 99.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,017 | 104.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 994 | 101.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,081 | 110.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 975 | 99.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,226 | 125.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,304 | 133.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 959 | 98.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,124 | 115.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Myatt's Fields 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, other theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+32%) and drugs (+22%). The largest falls were in robbery (-48%) and public order (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 30.3 | 0.89 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 27.2 | 1.78 | -12% |
| Other theft | 82 | 8.4 | 1.31 | -9% |
| Drugs | 55 | 5.6 | 1.72 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.4 | 0.89 | -26% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.2 | 1.19 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 3.9 | 2.30 | -21% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -33% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.5 | 1.82 | -48% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 2.0 | 2.49 | +43% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Myatt's Fields
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Myatt's Fields recorded 296 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 32% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Myatt's Fields
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Myatt's Fields recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 27.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Myatt's Fields
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Myatt's Fields recorded 82 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 down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Myatt's Fields
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Myatt's Fields recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Myatt's Fields
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Myatt's Fields recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Myatt's Fields
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Myatt's Fields recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Myatt's Fields
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Myatt's Fields recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Myatt's Fields
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Myatt's Fields recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Myatt's Fields
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Myatt's Fields recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Myatt's Fields
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Myatt's Fields recorded 24 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 48% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Myatt's Fields
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Myatt's Fields recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Myatt's Fields
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Myatt's Fields recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Myatt's Fields
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Myatt's Fields recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Myatt's Fields
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Myatt's Fields recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Myatt's Fields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Myatt's Fields.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Myatt's Fields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwell East | 1,200 | 104.9 | +5% |
| Brixton North | 2,477 | 149.1 | +49% |
| Oval | 1,145 | 121.8 | +22% |
| Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction | 2,337 | 149.6 | +50% |
| Stockwell West & Larkhall | 2,084 | 121.2 | +22% |
| Brixton Windrush | 3,877 | 358.1 | +259% |
| Vauxhall | 3,301 | 264.5 | +165% |
| Kennington | 2,200 | 137.1 | +37% |
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 Myatt's Fields over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gosling Way | 91 |
| On or near Russell Grove | 47 |
| On or near Patmos Road | 45 |
| On or near Evandale Road | 32 |
| On or near Lothian Road | 31 |
| On or near Normandy Road | 30 |
| On or near Bramah Road | 29 |
| On or near Foxley Road | 28 |
| On or near Holland Grove | 28 |
| On or near Akerman Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Myatt's Fields 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 | 309 | 31.7% |
| Not recorded | 266 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 22.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Myatt's Fields has an estimated population of 9,765. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Myatt's Fields sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Myatt's Fields |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.0% |
| Social rented homes | 51.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Myatt's Fields a safe place to live?
Myatt's Fields recorded 99.7 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 Myatt's Fields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Myatt's Fields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Myatt's Fields was down 4% on the year before: 974 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,017 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Myatt's Fields?
Myatt's Fields 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 Myatt's Fields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.