Crime Rates in SW16
Crime statistics for SW16 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how SW16 compares.
How safe is Streatham (SW16)?
SW16 covers Streatham, a south London suburb stretching from Streatham Common to the Common at its southern end. Known for its long high street, ice arena, and improving café culture, it offers more affordable property than neighbouring Balham and Tooting.
Which types of crime are most reported in SW16?
The checker above breaks SW16 down by offence category — burglary, violence, anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and the rest — so you can see which offences actually drive the total rather than judging the area on one headline number.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in SW16?
Enter a full SW16 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
SW16 at a glance
Around 639 crimes were recorded near SW16 (2026-07), most commonly violent crime (170).
- Recorded crimes
- 639
- Violent Crime
- 170
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 142
- Shoplifting
- 68
- Vehicle Crime
- 62
- Other Theft
- 57
Approximate, for the SW16 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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