Crime Rates at Whinfell Close, London, SW16 1QG

Whinfell Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale , and the 204th 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 Whinfell Close (SW16 1QG) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 39.6% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average (100.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

In the area around Whinfell Close (SW16 1QG), the main crime hotspot is near Fir Tree Close. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.