Crime Rates at Chestnut Close, London, SW16 2RT

Chestnut Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knight's Hill , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 768 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 Chestnut Close (SW16 2RT) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 72.7% lower than the Knight's Hill average (97.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chestnut Close (SW16 2RT), the main crime hotspot is near Broadash Close. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.