SW12 0PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW12 0PS

SW12 0PS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This SW12 0PS 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 0PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW12 0PS, encompassing approximately 9657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW12 0PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Balham New Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hildreth Street with total crimes: 7

SW12 0PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7330.77%
Anti-social behaviour161.7645.45%
Shoplifting151.66200.00%
Vehicle crime141.550.00%
Burglary101.4525.00%
Other theft71.0440.00%
Public order40.72-42.86%
Robbery40.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.42-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour111.35-52.17%
Burglary81.14-11.11%
Public order70.8340.00%
Robbery50.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.52400.00%
Shoplifting50.52-54.55%
Other theft50.52-16.67%
Theft from the person20.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.150.00%
Vehicle crime202.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.07700.00%
Shoplifting111.660.00%
Burglary91.140.00%
Other theft60.930.00%
Public order50.620.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.21100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-92.86%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.01-5.56%
Shoplifting151.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences141.55-17.65%
Burglary81.450.00%
Vehicle crime70.83-50.00%
Public order60.72500.00%
Other theft60.620.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Robbery40.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-25.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.4238.46%
Violence and sexual offences171.8613.33%
Vehicle crime141.7675.00%
Shoplifting91.4512.50%
Burglary80.93300.00%
Other theft60.83-57.14%
Robbery50.62-28.57%
Drugs40.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.08-16.67%
Other theft141.55180.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.45-40.91%
Vehicle crime81.35-27.27%
Shoplifting80.8360.00%
Robbery70.830.00%
Public order40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.41-57.14%
Burglary20.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Drugs10.100.00%

In October 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 behaviour228.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.280.00%
Vehicle crime111.860.00%
Burglary81.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.830.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
April 202420
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202423
January 202417
December 202318
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202416
March 20242
February 20241
January 202414
December 202317
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 0PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting12
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Balham New Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hildreth Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Byrne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Midmoor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Zennor Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ormeley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 8. Caistor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scholars Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cavendish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Glenfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Anfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Benjamin Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Caistor Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Royal Duchess Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Honeybrook Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Haverhill Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Cambray Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Fryday Grove Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Molly Huggins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Limerick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Belthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Margaret Rutherford Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Old Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Ravenswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ethelbert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Rossiter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1