Crime in Streatham Hill East: statistics, rates and trends

1,146 crimes were recorded in Streatham Hill East in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 423 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Streatham Hill East has the 1,384th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Streatham Hill East was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,528 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,089). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streatham Hill East 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, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in public order (+59%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-43%) and criminal damage and arson (-42%).

Anti-social behaviour in Streatham Hill East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streatham Hill East recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Streatham Hill East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streatham Hill East recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Streatham Hill East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streatham Hill East recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Streatham Hill East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streatham Hill East recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Streatham Hill East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streatham Hill East recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Streatham Hill East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streatham Hill East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Streatham Hill East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streatham Hill East recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Streatham Hill East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streatham Hill East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Streatham Hill East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Streatham Hill East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Streatham Hill East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streatham Hill East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Streatham Hill East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Streatham Hill East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Streatham Hill East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streatham Hill East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Streatham Hill East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streatham Hill East recorded 10 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 up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Streatham Hill East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streatham Hill East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Streatham Hill East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streatham Hill East.

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 Hill East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streatham Hill East 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.

Streatham Hill East has an estimated population of 12,150. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streatham Hill East sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hill East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.