AMBLESIDE AVENUE, SW16 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1QE

AMBLESIDE AVENUE, SW16 1QE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.37 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1QE, encompassing approximately 8328 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SW16 1QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

AMBLESIDE AVENUE, SW16 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.3710.53%
Shoplifting202.52900.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.40-10.00%
Public order122.1650.00%
Other theft91.44800.00%
Robbery71.08250.00%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.60100.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Theft from the person20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.400.00%
Public order82.28700.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Robbery20.240.00%
Burglary20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.37-44.44%
Shoplifting203.0025.00%
Public order122.4071.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.440.00%
Vehicle crime81.2060.00%
Other theft80.960.00%
Robbery80.96-38.46%
Theft from the person80.9660.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4514.4187.50%
Shoplifting165.4077.78%
Robbery131.9285.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.56-54.55%
Other theft81.20-42.86%
Public order70.9616.67%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.600.00%
Theft from the person50.60-37.50%
Burglary50.60150.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.25-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour222.8810.00%
Other theft142.6416.67%
Shoplifting91.68-25.00%
Theft from the person81.08300.00%
Robbery70.9675.00%
Public order60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-50.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences3113.09-26.19%
Anti-social behaviour203.720.00%
Other theft122.40-7.69%
Shoplifting121.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.44100.00%
Public order61.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.72100.00%
Burglary40.7233.33%
Robbery40.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.17-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour205.040.00%
Shoplifting162.4077.78%
Other theft131.92116.67%
Public order91.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-28.57%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.3650.00%
Theft from the person10.36-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.160.00%
Public order92.400.00%
Shoplifting91.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.080.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Theft from the person50.720.00%
Robbery50.600.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202410
January 202410
December 202322
November 202320
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202425
January 202445
December 202324
November 202331
October 202342
September 202343

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
April 202420
January 202416
December 20239
November 202312
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1QE 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. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fir Tree Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aldrington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Colson Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tooting Bec Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1