Crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton: statistics, rates and trends
946 crimes were recorded in Streatham Hill West & Thornton in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton at a glance
- Crime trends in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- Types of crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- Streatham Hill West & Thornton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- Population and deprivation in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- Questions about crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- About this data
946 crimes were recorded in Streatham Hill West & Thornton in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 221 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Streatham Hill West & Thornton has the 1,671st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Streatham Hill West & Thornton | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 946 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,179 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,118 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (922). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 946 | 84.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 966 | 86.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 956 | 85.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 990 | 88.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,033 | 92.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,064 | 95.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,118 | 100.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 922 | 82.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 949 | 84.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streatham Hill West & Thornton 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 shoplifting (+19%) and drugs (+18%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-44%) and burglary (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 221 | 19.8 | 1.29 | -4% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 19.7 | 0.57 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 9.4 | 1.91 | -5% |
| Other theft | 78 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +11% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.6 | 1.29 | -27% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 4.5 | 0.54 | +19% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +18% |
| Robbery | 30 | 2.7 | 1.99 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.7 | 1.01 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.3 | 1.52 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +0% |
Anti-social behaviour in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 30 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 3% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 19 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 44% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Streatham Hill West & Thornton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streatham Hill West & Thornton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham Hill West & Thornton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | +4% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | +11% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,062 | 94.5 | +12% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | +8% |
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,359 | 146.9 | +74% |
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -20% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +40% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,508 | 193.8 | +129% |
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 West & Thornton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barrhill Road | 121 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 68 |
| On or near Streatham Hill | 65 |
| On or near Ardwell Road | 58 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Lexton Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Blairderry Road | 24 |
| On or near Zennor Road | 19 |
| On or near Thornton Avenue | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streatham Hill West & Thornton 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 | 379 | 40.1% |
| Not recorded | 221 | 23.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Streatham Hill West & Thornton has an estimated population of 11,179. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streatham Hill West & Thornton sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Streatham Hill West & Thornton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 32.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Streatham Hill West & Thornton a safe place to live?
Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 84.6 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 Hill West & Thornton?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (220).
Is crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton was down 2% on the year before: 946 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 966 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Streatham Hill West & Thornton?
Streatham Hill West & Thornton 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 Hill West & Thornton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.