Crime Rates at Herne Hill, London, SE24 9QX

Herne Hill area has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction , and the 58th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Herne Hill (SE24 9QX) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 79.5% lower than the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction average (129.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Herne Hill (SE24 9QX), the main crime hotspot is near Oakbank Grove. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.