Crime in Streatham Common & Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,728 crimes were recorded in Streatham Common & Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Streatham Common & Vale
- Questions about crime in Streatham Common & Vale
- About this data
1,728 crimes were recorded in Streatham Common & Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 462 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Streatham Common & Vale has the 1,144th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Streatham Common & Vale | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,728 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,612 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Streatham Common & Vale was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,728 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,408). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,728 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,682 | 101.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,661 | 100.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,408 | 84.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,497 | 90.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,583 | 95.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,705 | 102.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,551 | 93.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,662 | 100.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 178 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streatham Common & Vale 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+45%) and vehicle crime (+42%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-64%) and robbery (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 462 | 27.8 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 445 | 26.8 | 1.75 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 208 | 12.5 | 2.54 | +42% |
| Other theft | 114 | 6.9 | 1.07 | +9% |
| Burglary | 107 | 6.4 | 1.82 | +45% |
| Public order | 79 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -14% |
| Drugs | 64 | 3.9 | 1.18 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -64% |
| Robbery | 45 | 2.7 | 2.01 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 2.0 | 1.18 | +10% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 1.02 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Streatham Common & Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Streatham Common & Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Streatham Common & Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Streatham Common & Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Streatham Common & Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Streatham Common & Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Streatham Common & Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Streatham Common & Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Streatham Common & Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Streatham Common & Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Streatham Common & Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Streatham Common & Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Streatham Common & Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Streatham Common & Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streatham Common & Vale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Streatham Common & Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streatham Common & Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham Common & Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,359 | 146.9 | +41% |
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -35% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,522 | 105.2 | +1% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | -9% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | -19% |
| Gipsy Hill | 1,229 | 99.3 | -5% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +14% |
| West Dulwich | 720 | 89.2 | -14% |
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 Streatham Common & Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Westwell Road Approach | 113 |
| On or near Hopton Road | 64 |
| On or near Runnymede Crescent | 50 |
| On or near Tankerville Road | 49 |
| On or near Penistone Road | 41 |
| On or near Broadview Road | 40 |
| On or near Streatham High Road | 37 |
| On or near Farmhouse Road | 36 |
| On or near Albert Carr Gardens | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streatham Common & Vale 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 | 607 | 35.1% |
| Not recorded | 445 | 25.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 391 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Streatham Common & Vale has an estimated population of 16,612. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streatham Common & Vale sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Streatham Common & Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% |
| Private rented homes | 31.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Streatham Common & Vale a safe place to live?
Streatham Common & Vale recorded 104.0 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 Streatham Common & Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (445).
Is crime in Streatham Common & Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Common & Vale was up 3% on the year before: 1,728 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,682 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Streatham Common & Vale?
Streatham Common & Vale 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 Streatham Common & Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.