SW16 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1BY

SW16 1BY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.62 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1BY 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 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1BY, encompassing approximately 9210 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW16 1BY 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 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.62-15.38%
Shoplifting212.392000.00%
Other theft152.28400.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.63166.67%
Burglary50.870.00%
Public order50.5466.67%
Theft from the person50.5425.00%
Robbery40.5433.33%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.2752.94%
Anti-social behaviour152.82200.00%
Burglary51.63-16.67%
Theft from the person40.54-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Public order30.33-62.50%
Other theft30.33-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-94.74%
Other crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199.3446.15%
Violence and sexual offences172.06-43.33%
Theft from the person101.85900.00%
Public order81.09-33.33%
Other theft80.87-27.27%
Vehicle crime60.87100.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.65-80.00%
Bicycle theft30.5450.00%
Robbery30.33-57.14%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.35114.29%
Anti-social behaviour253.2656.25%
Shoplifting132.71116.67%
Public order121.41100.00%
Other theft111.30-15.38%
Robbery71.1940.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7620.00%
Burglary60.65-14.29%
Drugs50.65150.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-50.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.346.67%
Violence and sexual offences141.74-17.65%
Other theft131.5218.18%
Burglary71.41133.33%
Vehicle crime60.76-45.45%
Public order60.6520.00%
Shoplifting60.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-16.67%
Robbery50.54-16.67%
Theft from the person50.540.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.66-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour151.850.00%
Other theft111.6337.50%
Vehicle crime111.19175.00%
Shoplifting91.19-43.75%
Robbery60.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Public order50.65-28.57%
Theft from the person50.5466.67%
Burglary30.54-25.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.31-28.21%
Shoplifting163.04220.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.74-25.00%
Other theft81.6314.29%
Public order70.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76100.00%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Burglary40.43-50.00%
Theft from the person30.43-25.00%
Robbery20.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.230.00%
Burglary82.170.00%
Other theft70.870.00%
Public order70.760.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Shoplifting50.540.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
April 202417
January 202430
December 202314
November 202317
October 202328
September 202339

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 20245
January 202425
December 202316
November 202315
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
April 202419
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

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 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 1BY 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. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 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. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Woodfield Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Streatham Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Chalcot Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1