SW16 1ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1ER

SW16 1ER, Lambeth has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1ER 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 1ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1ER, encompassing approximately 9517 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)

SW16 1ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 15

SW16 1ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3013.1315.38%
Violence and sexual offences233.15-14.81%
Shoplifting212.422000.00%
Other theft152.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.58200.00%
Robbery50.9525.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Public order50.5366.67%
Theft from the person50.5325.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.84100.00%
Burglary52.73-28.57%
Theft from the person40.53-60.00%
Robbery40.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Public order30.32-66.67%
Other theft30.32-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.32-71.43%
Shoplifting10.21-94.74%
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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting199.9846.15%
Violence and sexual offences152.00-59.46%
Anti-social behaviour131.58-53.57%
Theft from the person101.37900.00%
Public order91.05-30.77%
Other theft80.95-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.8475.00%
Burglary70.7416.67%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Robbery30.32-57.14%
Drugs10.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.2968.18%
Anti-social behaviour283.8947.37%
Other theft132.94-7.14%
Public order131.37116.67%
Shoplifting131.37116.67%
Robbery71.3740.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Burglary60.63-14.29%
Drugs50.63150.00%
Vehicle crime40.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.11-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.4029.41%
Anti-social behaviour192.310.00%
Other theft142.0027.27%
Burglary71.47250.00%
Vehicle crime60.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.630.00%
Public order60.630.00%
Shoplifting60.63-33.33%
Robbery50.63-28.57%
Theft from the person50.530.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.77-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences172.00-34.62%
Other theft111.7937.50%
Vehicle crime101.16150.00%
Shoplifting91.05-43.75%
Robbery70.95250.00%
Public order60.74-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.630.00%
Theft from the person50.63150.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.730.00%
Shoplifting162.310.00%
Other theft81.680.00%
Public order70.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202427
April 202415
January 202437
December 202322
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
April 202413
January 202428
December 202319
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 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 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1ER 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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Woodfield Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Streatham Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Chalcot Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1