BENJAMIN MEWS, SW12 0LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 0LN

BENJAMIN MEWS, SW12 0LN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This SW12 0LN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW12 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW12 0LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 0LN, encompassing approximately 9661 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW12 0LN area, explore the SW12 0LN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

SW12 0LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Balham New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Midmoor Road with total crimes: 3

BENJAMIN MEWS, SW12 0LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.9338.46%
Vehicle crime131.861200.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.359.09%
Burglary71.2416.67%
Shoplifting70.72250.00%
Public order30.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-60.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Robbery20.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.18-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.3510.00%
Public order61.1450.00%
Burglary60.62-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.62400.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Other theft20.31-71.43%
Shoplifting20.21-33.33%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-96.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime258.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.07900.00%
Burglary71.040.00%
Other theft70.720.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-90.91%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.66-21.43%
Shoplifting101.14150.00%
Vehicle crime81.04-42.86%
Other theft80.83166.67%
Burglary70.8340.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.31-25.00%
Drugs30.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.2523.08%
Violence and sexual offences141.6627.27%
Vehicle crime141.4575.00%
Burglary51.45150.00%
Drugs40.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.41300.00%
Shoplifting40.4133.33%
Robbery30.41-50.00%
Other theft30.31-70.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour136.11-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences111.350.00%
Other theft101.14233.33%
Vehicle crime81.0433.33%
Robbery60.830.00%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Burglary20.31-71.43%
Public order20.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour175.80-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences111.76-38.89%
Burglary71.1416.67%
Vehicle crime60.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.62400.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Other theft30.31-40.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.280.00%
Vehicle crime61.860.00%
Burglary60.620.00%
Other theft50.620.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 202425
January 20248
December 202314
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202420
January 202416
December 202316
November 202313
October 202317
September 202322

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 202410
February 20241
January 202411
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW12 0LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Balham New Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Midmoor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Zennor Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ormeley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 6. Caistor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Scholars Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cavendish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rudloe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Anfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Benjamin Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Caistor Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Royal Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Honeybrook Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haverhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cambray Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Fryday Grove Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Molly Huggins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Limerick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Belthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Margaret Rutherford Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Old Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ravenswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rossiter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Lynn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Cathles Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Dagnan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Sanderstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1