Crime in Streatham Hill East: statistics, rates and trends
1,151 crimes were recorded in Streatham Hill East in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Streatham Hill East at a glance
- Crime trends in Streatham Hill East
- Types of crime in Streatham Hill East
- Streatham Hill East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Streatham Hill East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streatham Hill East
- Demographics of Streatham Hill East
- Questions about crime in Streatham Hill East
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (414), violence and sexual offences (323) and vehicle crime (89) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Streatham Hill East | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,151 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.7 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,150 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Streatham Hill East peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,571 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,093). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,151 | 94.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,114 | 91.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,093 | 90.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,110 | 91.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,139 | 93.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,436 | 118.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,571 | 129.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,280 | 105.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,254 | 103.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 119 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 106 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
Compared with England and Wales, Streatham Hill East recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.2 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (47% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (57% below) and public order (31% below). On the year before, public order rose from 34 to 56, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 35 and theft from the person fell from 34 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 414 | 34.1 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 323 | 26.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +65% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.9 | 1.7 | -32% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Streatham Hill East; 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 Hill East |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | +28% |
| Streatham Wells | 633 | 65.3 | -31% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | -6% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | -3% |
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | -6% |
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,348 | 146.2 | +54% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,484 | 102.6 | +8% |
| West Dulwich | 732 | 90.7 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Streatham Hill East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (185).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 185 |
| On or near Staplefield Close | 112 |
| On or near Mountearl Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Emsworth Street | 39 |
| On or near Pakefield Mews | 38 |
| On or near Adare Walk | 36 |
| On or near Stockfield Road | 36 |
| On or near Hillside Road | 34 |
| On or near Mount Nod Road | 34 |
| On or near Presentation Mews | 33 |
Of the 737 crimes in Streatham Hill East with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 414 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 335 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
Streatham Hill East has an estimated population of 12,150 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (52%, against 23%), more social housing (30%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Streatham Hill East average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Streatham Hill East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Streatham Hill East a safe place to live?
Streatham Hill East recorded 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,373rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Streatham Hill East?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (323).
Is crime in Streatham Hill East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Hill East was up 3% on the year before: 1,151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,114 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Streatham Hill East?
About 12,150 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Streatham Hill East?
Streatham Hill East 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.