SW16 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1AU

SW16 1AU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1AU, encompassing approximately 6055 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 1AU area, explore the SW16 1AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Blakemore Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lowndes Mews with total crimes: 5

SW16 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.970.00%
Other theft52.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.17-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.150.00%
Other theft61.980.00%
Burglary60.990.00%
Public order50.99400.00%
Shoplifting50.830.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Theft from the person30.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Robbery20.33100.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.9933.33%
Public order10.66-87.50%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8812.50%
Anti-social behaviour172.9788.89%
Other theft92.81-10.00%
Public order81.49166.67%
Drugs61.32500.00%
Burglary50.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.8333.33%
Shoplifting40.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-25.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.07128.57%
Other theft102.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.65-25.00%
Burglary61.49100.00%
Shoplifting50.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-33.33%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Robbery30.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.50-70.00%
Theft from the person10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.57-36.84%
Other theft101.98400.00%
Vehicle crime101.65150.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.65-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.1650.00%
Robbery40.99300.00%
Theft from the person40.66100.00%
Public order40.660.00%
Shoplifting40.66300.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.9272.73%
Violence and sexual offences123.14-25.00%
Public order41.98100.00%
Vehicle crime40.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66100.00%
Burglary40.66-50.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Other theft20.33-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.640.00%
Burglary81.820.00%
Other theft71.320.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202413
January 202417
December 20239
November 202312
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202412
January 202418
December 202316
November 20237
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20246
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery1
  • 2. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lowndes Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Dingley Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Streatham Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Ardwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Salford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tenham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodfield Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sternhold Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Norfolk House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Streatham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Streatham Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1