Is SW16 Safe?

Lambeth, Lambeth

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Overall safety rating

Above average crime

SW16 has 38% more burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.

Burglaries (12 months)

496

4.64 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

10,574

99.0 per 1,000 residents

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Source: Census 2021 · 40,823 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 17%Terraced 27%Flats 51%

SW16 sits within Streatham St Leonard's. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.