SE21 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE21 8HJ

SE21 8HJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population. This SE21 8HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE21 postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE21 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE21 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE21 8HJ area, explore the SE21 8HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE21 8HJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Peabody Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Dalkeith Road with total crimes: 2

SE21 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.04200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-66.67%
Other crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.57-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.59-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10200.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime107.9625.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime86.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.060.00%
Vehicle crime82.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Other theft41.370.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE21 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peabody Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Dalkeith Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lairdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thurlow Park Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Spenser Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pymers Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cokers Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Coney Acre
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Birkbeck Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thurlow Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Birkbeck Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Rosendale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Carson Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1