Crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton: statistics, rates and trends
994 crimes were recorded in Streatham Hill West & Thornton in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.9 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 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
- Demographics of Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- Questions about crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (241), anti-social behaviour (223) and vehicle crime (119) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,530th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Streatham Hill West & Thornton | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 994 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.9 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,179 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,133 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (908). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 994 | 88.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 967 | 86.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 951 | 85.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 945 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,051 | 94.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,067 | 95.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,133 | 101.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 908 | 81.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 940 | 84.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate), robbery (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (30% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (44% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 41 to 53 and drugs rose from 33 to 39, while theft from the person fell from 32 to 23 and burglary fell from 67 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 19.9 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 10.6 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Other theft | 82 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 50 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 39 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.1 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Streatham Hill West & Thornton; the highest is Brixton Acre Lane (191.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Streatham Wells (65.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham Hill West & Thornton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | 0% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | +7% |
| Clapham Common & Abbeville | 1,065 | 94.8 | +7% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | +4% |
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,348 | 146.2 | +64% |
| Streatham Wells | 633 | 65.3 | -27% |
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | +37% |
| Brixton Acre Lane | 2,479 | 191.5 | +115% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Streatham Hill West & Thornton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barrhill Road” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barrhill Road | 125 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 75 |
| On or near Streatham Hill | 71 |
| On or near Ardwell Road | 63 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Blairderry Road | 26 |
| On or near Lexton Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Zennor Road | 20 |
| On or near Salford Road | 19 |
Of the 771 crimes in Streatham Hill West & Thornton with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 223 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 52.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 24.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Streatham Hill West & Thornton has an estimated population of 11,179 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (68%, against 34%), more households without a car (45%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (8.0%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Streatham Hill West & Thornton average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Streatham Hill West & Thornton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 75.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 67.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 45.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Streatham Hill West & Thornton a safe place to live?
Streatham Hill West & Thornton recorded 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,530th 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 Hill West & Thornton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Hill West & Thornton was up 3% on the year before: 994 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 967 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Streatham Hill West & Thornton?
About 11,179 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Streatham Hill West & Thornton?
Streatham Hill West & Thornton 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.