BECMEAD AVENUE, SW16 1UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 1UH

BECMEAD AVENUE, SW16 1UH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1UH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 1UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1UH, encompassing approximately 9118 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SW16 1UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 10
  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

BECMEAD AVENUE, SW16 1UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.63300.00%
Public order51.75-37.50%
Burglary50.550.00%
Theft from the person40.55-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Robbery30.33-25.00%
Other theft30.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.33-62.50%
Shoplifting10.33-94.74%
Other crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.98-35.48%
Shoplifting192.1958.33%
Theft from the person112.08450.00%
Other theft91.21-10.00%
Public order80.99-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.88700.00%
Burglary50.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-78.95%
Robbery40.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.3993.75%
Anti-social behaviour193.4018.75%
Shoplifting122.08100.00%
Public order111.3257.14%
Other theft101.21-9.09%
Robbery101.1066.67%
Burglary61.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.660.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.22-66.67%
Drugs20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.65-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour161.756.67%
Other theft111.7537.50%
Public order71.2116.67%
Vehicle crime60.77-45.45%
Robbery60.660.00%
Shoplifting60.66-14.29%
Theft from the person60.6650.00%
Burglary60.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66-16.67%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.32-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour151.86-6.25%
Vehicle crime111.64120.00%
Other theft81.21-20.00%
Shoplifting70.88-56.25%
Public order60.77-14.29%
Robbery60.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.660.00%
Theft from the person40.6633.33%
Burglary40.440.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.29-20.00%
Shoplifting161.75220.00%
Other theft101.75150.00%
Public order71.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.7750.00%
Vehicle crime50.6625.00%
Burglary40.55-55.56%
Theft from the person30.44-25.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Robbery20.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.390.00%
Burglary92.190.00%
Public order80.990.00%
Robbery60.880.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Other theft40.440.00%
Theft from the person40.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202420
January 202431
December 202316
November 202317
October 202330
September 202340

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 20244
January 202419
December 202316
November 202315
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202419
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1UH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ockley Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Prentis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Gleneldon Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Farm Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bournevale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Sunnyhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conifer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gracefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Becmead Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Shrubbery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ashlake Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Fernwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Woodfield Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Norfolk House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Streatham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1