Crime in Streatham Wells: statistics, rates and trends
658 crimes were recorded in Streatham Wells in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Streatham Wells at a glance
- Crime trends in Streatham Wells
- Types of crime in Streatham Wells
- Streatham Wells compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Streatham Wells
- What happened after crimes were reported in Streatham Wells
- Population and deprivation in Streatham Wells
- Questions about crime in Streatham Wells
- About this data
658 crimes were recorded in Streatham Wells in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 179 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Streatham Wells has the 2,321st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Streatham Wells | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 658 | 48,559 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.9 | 153.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,695 | 316,920 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Streatham Wells was highest in the year to July 2021 (933 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (658). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 658 | 67.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 751 | 77.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 665 | 68.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 677 | 69.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 786 | 81.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 933 | 96.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 846 | 87.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 760 | 78.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 710 | 73.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Streatham Wells 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. The largest increases were in public order (+21%) and burglary (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and drugs (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 18.5 | 1.20 | -8% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 178 | 18.4 | 0.54 | -4% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.7 | 1.05 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -2% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +21% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -54% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.1 | 0.25 | -58% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 0.99 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.3 | 0.79 | -48% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.29 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +500% |
Anti-social behaviour in Streatham Wells
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Streatham Wells recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Streatham Wells
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Streatham Wells recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Streatham Wells
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Streatham Wells recorded 65 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 7% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Streatham Wells
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Streatham Wells recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Streatham Wells
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Streatham Wells recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Streatham Wells
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Streatham Wells recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Streatham Wells
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Streatham Wells recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Streatham Wells
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Streatham Wells recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Streatham Wells
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Streatham Wells recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Streatham Wells
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Streatham Wells recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Streatham Wells
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Streatham Wells recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Streatham Wells
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Streatham Wells recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Streatham Wells
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Streatham Wells recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Streatham Wells
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Streatham Wells recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Streatham Wells, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Streatham Wells.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,359 | 146.9 | +116% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,146 | 94.3 | +39% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,522 | 105.2 | +55% |
| Streatham Common & Vale | 1,728 | 104.0 | +53% |
| St Martin's | 1,443 | 118.1 | +74% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 946 | 84.6 | +25% |
| West Dulwich | 720 | 89.2 | +31% |
| Clapham Park | 882 | 87.6 | +29% |
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 Wells over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodleigh Gardens | 152 |
| On or near Pinfold Road | 47 |
| On or near Streatham Court | 33 |
| On or near Grasmere Road | 30 |
| On or near Madeira Road | 24 |
| On or near Woodland Mews | 20 |
| On or near Colyton Lane | 19 |
| On or near Namba Roy Close | 19 |
| On or near Wellfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Felbridge Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Streatham Wells 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 | 238 | 36.2% |
| Not recorded | 179 | 27.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 5.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
Streatham Wells has an estimated population of 9,695. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Streatham Wells sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Streatham Wells |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 37.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Streatham Wells a safe place to live?
Streatham Wells recorded 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wells?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (178).
Is crime in Streatham Wells going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Wells was down 12% on the year before: 658 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 751 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Streatham Wells?
Streatham Wells 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 Wells. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.