Crime in Streatham St Leonard's: statistics, rates and trends
2,348 crimes were recorded in Streatham St Leonard's in the 12 months to August 2026, 146.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Streatham St Leonard's at a glance
- Crime trends in Streatham St Leonard's
- Types of crime in Streatham St Leonard's
- Streatham St Leonard's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Streatham St Leonard's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streatham St Leonard's
- Demographics of Streatham St Leonard's
- Questions about crime in Streatham St Leonard's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (615), anti-social behaviour (489) and shoplifting (327) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Streatham St Leonard's | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,348 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.2 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,063 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Streatham St Leonard's peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,588 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,093). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,348 | 146.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,421 | 150.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,167 | 134.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,199 | 136.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,093 | 130.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,447 | 152.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,588 | 161.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,330 | 145.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,155 | 134.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 219 |
| July 2026 | 217 |
| June 2026 | 224 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 178 |
| March 2026 | 185 |
| February 2026 | 185 |
| January 2026 | 194 |
| December 2025 | 166 |
| November 2025 | 201 |
| October 2025 | 215 |
| September 2025 | 174 |
Compared with England and Wales, Streatham St Leonard's recorded notably more robbery (4.0 times the national rate), theft from the person (2.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less other crime (38% below) and criminal damage and arson (25% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 109 to 132, while theft from the person fell from 99 to 66 and criminal damage and arson fell from 116 to 81.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 615 | 38.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 489 | 30.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 327 | 20.4 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Other theft | 198 | 12.3 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 142 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 132 | 8.2 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Burglary | 93 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +1% |
| Robbery | 88 | 5.5 | 1.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 66 | 4.1 | 1.7 | -33% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Streatham St Leonard's has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham St Leonard's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells | 633 | 65.3 | -55% |
| Streatham Common & Vale | 1,734 | 104.4 | -29% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | -35% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | -39% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,484 | 102.6 | -30% |
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | -17% |
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | -39% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,417 | 92.3 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Streatham St Leonard's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (405).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 405 |
| On or near Ockley Road | 166 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 150 |
| On or near Lowndes Mews | 131 |
| On or near Parking Area | 91 |
| On or near Streatham Hill | 91 |
| On or near Byron Close | 75 |
| On or near Blakemore Road | 68 |
| On or near Gleneldon Mews | 59 |
| On or near William Dyce Mews | 59 |
Of the 1,859 crimes in Streatham St Leonard's with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 489 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 920 | 49.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 496 | 26.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Streatham St Leonard's has an estimated population of 16,063 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (53%, against 23%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Streatham St Leonard's average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Streatham St Leonard's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Streatham St Leonard's a safe place to live?
Streatham St Leonard's recorded 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 463rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Streatham St Leonard's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 615 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (489).
Is crime in Streatham St Leonard's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham St Leonard's was down 3% on the year before: 2,348 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,421 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Streatham St Leonard's?
About 16,063 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Streatham St Leonard's?
Streatham St Leonard's 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.