SW16 1PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1PG

SW16 1PG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.53 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1PG 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 1PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1PG, encompassing approximately 9578 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 1PG area, explore the SW16 1PG 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 (3.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)

SW16 1PG 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 1PG 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.533.70%
Shoplifting202.921900.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.09-5.56%
Other theft141.77366.67%
Public order101.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.04166.67%
Robbery60.84100.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Vehicle crime50.5266.67%
Theft from the person40.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.82260.00%
Public order61.88-33.33%
Burglary50.630.00%
Theft from the person40.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Other theft30.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.61-27.03%
Shoplifting182.8238.46%
Public order91.88-10.00%
Vehicle crime90.94800.00%
Theft from the person70.94600.00%
Other theft60.73-45.45%
Burglary50.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.52-70.59%
Robbery40.52-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.59105.56%
Anti-social behaviour173.866.25%
Shoplifting131.77116.67%
Other theft111.36-15.38%
Public order101.1566.67%
Robbery101.0425.00%
Burglary51.04-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.40-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour161.880.00%
Other theft131.6730.00%
Robbery81.36166.67%
Burglary70.8416.67%
Public order60.730.00%
Shoplifting60.63-14.29%
Theft from the person60.63200.00%
Vehicle crime40.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.08-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour162.19-5.88%
Other theft101.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.0460.00%
Vehicle crime80.8460.00%
Shoplifting70.84-53.33%
Burglary60.730.00%
Public order60.63-33.33%
Robbery30.6350.00%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.340.00%
Shoplifting151.770.00%
Other theft121.570.00%
Public order91.250.00%
Burglary60.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
April 202427
January 202437
December 202318
November 202321
October 202332

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 20245
January 202417
December 202316
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 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 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20241
April 202418
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1PG 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. 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. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1