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

Overview of Crime in SW16 1UQ

BECMEAD AVENUE, SW16 1UQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.81 per 1,000 population. This SW16 1UQ 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 1UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 1UQ, encompassing approximately 8352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (1900.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

SW16 1UQ 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

BECMEAD AVENUE, SW16 1UQ 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 offences2312.810.00%
Shoplifting202.751900.00%
Other theft142.39366.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.68-31.25%
Public order111.32175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.32100.00%
Robbery60.72100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7266.67%
Burglary40.600.00%
Theft from the person40.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.78-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour162.75220.00%
Theft from the person41.92-50.00%
Burglary40.480.00%
Public order40.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Robbery30.36-25.00%
Other theft30.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-94.44%
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.66-11.11%
Shoplifting182.8750.00%
Vehicle crime92.16800.00%
Public order81.08-20.00%
Theft from the person80.96700.00%
Other theft70.96-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84-72.22%
Burglary40.60-20.00%
Robbery40.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%

In January 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 offences2711.9768.75%
Anti-social behaviour183.2320.00%
Shoplifting122.16100.00%
Other theft101.44-23.08%
Public order101.20100.00%
Robbery101.2025.00%
Burglary51.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs20.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Theft from the person10.12-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.30-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour151.927.14%
Other theft131.8062.50%
Robbery81.5660.00%
Burglary70.9675.00%
Shoplifting60.84-14.29%
Theft from the person60.72200.00%
Public order50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-63.64%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.82-48.48%
Anti-social behaviour142.04-6.67%
Vehicle crime111.68120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.32166.67%
Other theft80.96-27.27%
Shoplifting70.96-53.33%
Robbery50.84150.00%
Public order50.60-28.57%
Burglary40.600.00%
Theft from the person20.48-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.45-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour153.95-11.76%
Shoplifting151.80200.00%
Other theft111.8083.33%
Public order71.320.00%
Vehicle crime50.8466.67%
Burglary40.60-55.56%
Theft from the person40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Robbery20.24-66.67%
Drugs20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences3711.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.430.00%
Burglary92.040.00%
Public order71.080.00%
Other theft60.840.00%
Robbery60.720.00%
Shoplifting50.720.00%
Theft from the person40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
April 202424
January 202427
December 202316
November 202317
October 202333
September 202337

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
April 20245
January 202418
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 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 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20241
April 202418
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 1UQ 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. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Woodfield Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1