Crime in Streatham Common & Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,734 crimes were recorded in Streatham Common & Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Streatham Common & Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Streatham Common & Vale
- Types of crime in Streatham Common & Vale
- Streatham Common & Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Streatham Common & Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streatham Common & Vale
- Demographics of Streatham Common & Vale
- Questions about crime in Streatham Common & Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (459), anti-social behaviour (442) and vehicle crime (202) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,132nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Streatham Common & Vale | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,734 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.4 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,612 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Streatham Common & Vale peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,735 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,396). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,734 | 104.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,726 | 103.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,658 | 99.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,396 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,522 | 91.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,525 | 91.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,735 | 104.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,559 | 93.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,646 | 99.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 184 |
| July 2026 | 165 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 160 |
| November 2025 | 133 |
| October 2025 | 176 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Streatham Common & Vale recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.4 times the national rate), robbery (2.2 times the national rate) and burglary (75% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (49% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 141 to 202 and drugs rose from 50 to 67, while shoplifting fell from 148 to 72 and criminal damage and arson fell from 91 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 27.6 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 442 | 26.6 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 202 | 12.2 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Other theft | 119 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 103 | 6.2 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Public order | 78 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Drugs | 67 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Robbery | 50 | 3.0 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Streatham Common & Vale; the highest is Streatham St Leonard's (146.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Streatham Wells (65.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham Common & Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,348 | 146.2 | +40% |
| Streatham Wells | 633 | 65.3 | -37% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,484 | 102.6 | -2% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | -9% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | -15% |
| Gipsy Hill | 1,251 | 101.0 | -3% |
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | +16% |
| West Dulwich | 732 | 90.7 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Streatham Common & Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Westwell Road Approach | 116 |
| On or near Hopton Road | 62 |
| On or near Runnymede Crescent | 55 |
| On or near Tankerville Road | 45 |
| On or near Penistone Road | 40 |
| On or near Broadview Road | 39 |
| On or near Farmhouse Road | 39 |
| On or near Streatham High Road | 37 |
| On or near Churchmore Road | 34 |
Of the 1,292 crimes in Streatham Common & Vale with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 442 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 617 | 47.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 378 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Streatham Common & Vale has an estimated population of 16,612 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (43%, against 23%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Streatham Common & Vale average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Streatham Common & Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Streatham Common & Vale a safe place to live?
Streatham Common & Vale recorded 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,132nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Streatham Common & Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (442).
Is crime in Streatham Common & Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Common & Vale was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,734 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,726 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Streatham Common & Vale?
About 16,612 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Streatham Common & Vale?
Streatham Common & Vale 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.