SW12 0LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 0LZ

SW12 0LZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This SW12 0LZ 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 0LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 0LZ, encompassing approximately 9229 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW12 0LZ area, explore the SW12 0LZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW12 0LZ area, visit the SW12 0LZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)

SW12 0LZ 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

SW12 0LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.8336.36%
Vehicle crime131.631200.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.4120.00%
Shoplifting71.30250.00%
Burglary50.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-40.00%
Public order30.33-40.00%
Other theft20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.98-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences101.19-9.09%
Burglary71.0816.67%
Public order50.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.54400.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Other theft20.22-66.67%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.11-95.83%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime248.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.841000.00%
Burglary61.190.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.26-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.19-15.38%
Shoplifting101.19150.00%
Other theft91.08200.00%
Vehicle crime80.98-42.86%
Burglary70.8775.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-25.00%
Drugs30.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2625.00%
Vehicle crime141.6355.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.5230.00%
Drugs41.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.43300.00%
Burglary40.4333.33%
Shoplifting40.4333.33%
Robbery30.43-50.00%
Other theft30.33-70.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.28-7.69%
Other theft101.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.08-28.57%
Vehicle crime91.0850.00%
Robbery60.980.00%
Burglary30.65-62.50%
Shoplifting30.33200.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.520.00%
Burglary81.410.00%
Vehicle crime60.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Other theft40.650.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 202424
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202417
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202411
February 20241
January 202411
December 202315
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW12 0LZ 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. Scholars Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cavendish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rudloe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Anfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Benjamin Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Royal Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Honeybrook Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Haverhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Cambray Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Queensville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cathles Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Dagnan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Sanderstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1