SW16 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1BE

SW16 1BE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1BE 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 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1BE, encompassing approximately 9389 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 1BE area, explore the SW16 1BE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 1BE area, visit the SW16 1BE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)

SW16 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

SW16 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.780.00%
Shoplifting212.562000.00%
Other theft162.24433.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.70200.00%
Public order90.9680.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Robbery50.6466.67%
Theft from the person50.5325.00%
Vehicle crime50.53150.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.56300.00%
Burglary61.7020.00%
Public order50.64-44.44%
Theft from the person40.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Robbery30.32-25.00%
Other theft30.32-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.21-94.74%
Other crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.01-22.58%
Shoplifting192.5658.33%
Theft from the person102.02400.00%
Public order91.06-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.96700.00%
Other theft80.85-27.27%
Burglary50.85-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.53-80.00%
Robbery40.43-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.1493.75%
Anti-social behaviour203.3025.00%
Shoplifting122.13100.00%
Other theft111.28-8.33%
Public order111.1757.14%
Robbery101.1725.00%
Burglary61.06-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Theft from the person20.53-66.67%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-85.71%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.90-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour161.70-5.88%
Other theft121.709.09%
Robbery81.28100.00%
Vehicle crime70.85-30.00%
Public order70.7516.67%
Burglary70.7516.67%
Shoplifting60.75-14.29%
Theft from the person60.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-16.67%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.37-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour171.81-5.56%
Other theft111.8110.00%
Vehicle crime101.17100.00%
Shoplifting71.06-56.25%
Burglary60.750.00%
Public order60.64-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.640.00%
Robbery40.64100.00%
Theft from the person40.43100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.08-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour182.88-10.00%
Shoplifting161.92220.00%
Other theft101.7066.67%
Public order71.06-12.50%
Burglary60.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.6420.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Robbery20.21-60.00%
Theft from the person20.21-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.370.00%
Burglary92.130.00%
Public order80.960.00%
Other theft60.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Shoplifting50.530.00%
Theft from the person40.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
April 202424
January 202431
December 202316
November 202317
October 202327
September 202341

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 20244
January 202420
December 202316
November 202317
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
April 202419
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ockley Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Woodfield Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Streatham Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Chalcot Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1