SW16 1QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1QR

SW16 1QR, Lambeth has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.28 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1QR 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 1QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1QR, encompassing approximately 8955 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)

SW16 1QR 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

SW16 1QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.2815.00%
Shoplifting202.57900.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.23-21.74%
Public order122.0150.00%
Other theft101.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.12133.33%
Robbery70.78250.00%
Vehicle crime50.78150.00%
Burglary40.560.00%
Theft from the person20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.570.00%
Public order82.23700.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Theft from the person40.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
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 order10.11-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.39-44.44%
Shoplifting212.7931.25%
Public order132.3444.44%
Other theft91.45-25.00%
Theft from the person81.0060.00%
Robbery70.89-46.15%
Vehicle crime70.7875.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.78-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

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 offences4513.73125.00%
Shoplifting165.0277.78%
Robbery131.7985.71%
Other theft121.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.34-37.50%
Public order91.1228.57%
Theft from the person51.00-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Burglary40.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.28-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour162.23-23.81%
Other theft161.7945.45%
Shoplifting91.79-25.00%
Theft from the person91.00350.00%
Public order71.00-12.50%
Robbery70.7840.00%
Burglary60.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.56-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.50-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour212.575.00%
Shoplifting122.34-29.41%
Other theft111.34-8.33%
Public order81.23-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.8916.67%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Burglary50.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 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 offences3913.62-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour204.35-4.76%
Shoplifting172.2388.89%
Other theft121.9071.43%
Public order111.3410.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-14.29%
Burglary50.670.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Theft from the person20.22-66.67%
Robbery10.22-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4513.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.020.00%
Public order102.340.00%
Shoplifting91.120.00%
Other theft71.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.780.00%
Theft from the person60.780.00%
Robbery60.670.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
April 20246
January 202410
December 202316
November 202321
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
May 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
April 202421
January 202416
December 20239
November 202312
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202425
January 202445
December 202320
November 202323
October 202339
September 202345

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20249
January 202412
December 202316
November 202311
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20233
September 20234

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 1QR 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. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1