Crime in Streatham Wells: statistics, rates and trends
633 crimes were recorded in Streatham Wells in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Streatham Wells
- Questions about crime in Streatham Wells
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (179), anti-social behaviour (177) and other theft (64) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,417th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Streatham Wells | Lambeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 633 | 48,809 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.3 | 154.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,695 | 316,920 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Streatham Wells of any year here (633 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 633 | 65.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 763 | 78.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 678 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 674 | 69.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 764 | 78.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 905 | 93.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 888 | 91.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 744 | 76.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 724 | 74.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 23 and public order fell from 45 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 179 | 18.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 18.3 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Other theft | 64 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -57% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Streatham Wells.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Streatham Wells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham St Leonard's | 2,348 | 146.2 | +124% |
| Streatham Hill East | 1,151 | 94.7 | +45% |
| Knight's Hill | 1,484 | 102.6 | +57% |
| Streatham Common & Vale | 1,734 | 104.4 | +60% |
| St Martin's | 1,486 | 121.6 | +86% |
| Streatham Hill West & Thornton | 994 | 88.9 | +36% |
| West Dulwich | 732 | 90.7 | +39% |
| Clapham Park | 899 | 89.3 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Streatham Wells over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Woodleigh Gardens” (146).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodleigh Gardens | 146 |
| On or near Pinfold Road | 47 |
| On or near Streatham Court | 32 |
| On or near Grasmere Road | 30 |
| On or near Madeira Road | 24 |
| On or near Woodland Mews | 18 |
| On or near Felbridge Close | 17 |
| On or near Namba Roy Close | 17 |
| On or near Wellfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Colyton Lane | 16 |
Of the 456 crimes in Streatham Wells with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 48.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 143 | 31.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Streatham Wells has an estimated population of 9,695 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (48%, against 23%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (57%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Streatham Wells average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Streatham Wells | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 57.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Streatham Wells a safe place to live?
Streatham Wells recorded 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,417th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Streatham Wells?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 179 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Streatham Wells going up or down?
Recorded crime in Streatham Wells was down 17% on the year before: 633 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Streatham Wells?
About 9,695 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Streatham Wells?
Streatham Wells 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.