SW16 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1AX

SW16 1AX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.59 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 736 crimes and a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1AX, encompassing approximately 3491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowndes Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Tenham Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Salford Road with total crimes: 3

SW16 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.59-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.720.00%
Other theft51.72400.00%
Public order41.430.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.29-46.67%
Other theft52.29-16.67%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.30200.00%
Other theft63.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.72100.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02150.00%
Other theft62.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-80.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1011.74400.00%
Other theft62.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-61.54%
Robbery41.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-25.00%
Theft from the person30.86200.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.4562.50%
Violence and sexual offences93.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58300.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.580.00%
Burglary52.290.00%
Other theft51.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 20248
January 202415
December 202310
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tenham Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Salford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodfield Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thornton Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Beckett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Streatham Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Radbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rastell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1