Crime in Streatham St Leonard's: statistics, rates and trends
2,359 crimes were recorded in Streatham St Leonard's in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Streatham St Leonard's
- Questions about crime in Streatham St Leonard's
- About this data
2,359 crimes were recorded in Streatham St Leonard's in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 592 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Streatham St Leonard's has the 462nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Streatham St Leonard's | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,359 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.9 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,063 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Streatham St Leonard's was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,556 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,073). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 2,359 | 146.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,385 | 148.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,139 | 133.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,210 | 137.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,073 | 129.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,539 | 158.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,556 | 159.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,282 | 142.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,210 | 137.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 230 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streatham St Leonard's 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, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+29%) and robbery (+18%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-40%) and shoplifting (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 592 | 36.9 | 1.08 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 498 | 31.0 | 2.02 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 335 | 20.9 | 2.52 | -21% |
| Other theft | 211 | 13.1 | 2.05 | +29% |
| Public order | 143 | 8.9 | 1.34 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 7.5 | 1.53 | +6% |
| Burglary | 99 | 6.2 | 1.74 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 93 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -15% |
| Robbery | 90 | 5.6 | 4.15 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 4.0 | 2.36 | -40% |
| Drugs | 57 | 3.5 | 1.09 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.5 | 1.82 | +26% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +140% |
Violence and sexual offences in Streatham St Leonard's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Streatham St Leonard's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Streatham St Leonard's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Streatham St Leonard's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Streatham St Leonard's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Streatham St Leonard's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Streatham St Leonard's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Streatham St Leonard's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Streatham St Leonard's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Streatham St Leonard's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Streatham St Leonard's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 57 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 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Streatham St Leonard's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Streatham St Leonard's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Streatham St Leonard's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streatham St Leonard's recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Streatham St Leonard's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streatham St Leonard's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham St Leonard's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells | 658 | 67.9 | -54% |
| Streatham Common & Vale | 1,728 | 104.0 | -29% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | -36% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | -42% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,522 | 105.2 | -28% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | -20% |
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | -40% |
| Brixton Rush Common | 1,400 | 91.2 | -38% |
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 St Leonard's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 402 |
| On or near Ockley Road | 173 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 164 |
| On or near Lowndes Mews | 141 |
| On or near Streatham Hill | 95 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Byron Close | 81 |
| On or near Blakemore Road | 66 |
| On or near Gleneldon Mews | 58 |
| On or near Shrubbery Road | 55 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streatham St Leonard's 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 | 948 | 40.2% |
| Not recorded | 498 | 21.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 478 | 20.3% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.0% |
Streatham St Leonard's has an estimated population of 16,063. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streatham St Leonard's sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Streatham St Leonard's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Streatham St Leonard's a safe place to live?
Streatham St Leonard's recorded 146.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 St Leonard's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (498).
Is crime in Streatham St Leonard's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham St Leonard's was down 1% on the year before: 2,359 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,385 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Streatham St Leonard's?
Streatham St Leonard's 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 St Leonard's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.