SW16 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1BA

SW16 1BA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.17 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1BA 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 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1BA, encompassing approximately 2611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW16 1BA 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 1BA 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.17-46.15%
Vehicle crime72.68133.33%
Other theft72.68600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6840.00%
Public order62.680.00%
Burglary22.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7218.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.64-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.21-38.46%
Other theft43.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.53-40.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.7636.36%
Anti-social behaviour135.74225.00%
Other theft64.9820.00%
Vehicle crime52.3066.67%
Drugs31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.10120.00%
Other theft54.21-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.53-76.92%
Robbery21.15-50.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1318.38333.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.98-62.50%
Other theft62.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.91-50.00%
Robbery41.910.00%
Theft from the person31.53200.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1615.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 202316

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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 1BA 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. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Thornton Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Emmanuel Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Glenfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Beckett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Streatham Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Radbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rastell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1