STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1HJ

STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1HJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1HJ, encompassing approximately 9160 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (1050.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SW16 1HJ 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: 13

STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.8616.67%
Shoplifting233.061050.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.51-22.22%
Other theft132.29550.00%
Public order121.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.31200.00%
Robbery80.98166.67%
Vehicle crime50.87150.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Theft from the person20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.950.00%
Public order92.62800.00%
Burglary40.980.00%
Theft from the person40.440.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.11-92.86%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.01-36.96%
Shoplifting213.1731.25%
Public order142.2955.56%
Anti-social behaviour81.53-63.64%
Other theft80.87-38.46%
Robbery70.87-46.15%
Vehicle crime70.7675.00%
Theft from the person70.7640.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4615.06155.56%
Anti-social behaviour225.0215.79%
Shoplifting162.4077.78%
Other theft131.75-18.75%
Robbery131.4285.71%
Public order91.4228.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.98-16.67%
Theft from the person50.55-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Burglary40.44-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.35-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.07-28.00%
Other theft161.9645.45%
Shoplifting91.75-25.00%
Theft from the person90.98350.00%
Public order70.980.00%
Robbery70.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-25.00%
Burglary60.6520.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.684.17%
Violence and sexual offences252.73-37.50%
Shoplifting122.73-29.41%
Other theft111.31-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson81.2014.29%
Vehicle crime80.87100.00%
Public order70.87-36.36%
Burglary50.760.00%
Robbery40.55300.00%
Theft from the person20.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.370.00%
Shoplifting172.620.00%
Other theft131.860.00%
Public order111.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202427
April 20248
January 202422
December 202319
November 202325
October 202324

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
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
May 20241
April 202414
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 202413
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20242
April 202421
January 202416
December 20239
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202424
April 202429
January 202446
December 202318
November 202325
October 202340

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20248
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1HJ 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
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1