FRANCIS BARBER CLOSE, SW16 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2AJ

FRANCIS BARBER CLOSE, SW16 2AJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2AJ, encompassing approximately 6697 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 2AJ area, explore the SW16 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW16 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Johnson Close with total crimes: 9
  • Hill House Road with total crimes: 3
  • Madeira Road with total crimes: 3

FRANCIS BARBER CLOSE, SW16 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.02-26.32%
Violence and sexual offences122.0950.00%
Burglary51.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.75150.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Public order20.30100.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour194.9372.73%
Violence and sexual offences82.84-38.46%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.128.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.94266.67%
Vehicle crime61.64500.00%
Robbery30.90200.00%
Other theft30.45-50.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Drugs10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2350.00%
Other theft61.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-40.00%
Public order30.45200.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1860.00%
Vehicle crime61.1920.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.9066.67%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Other theft20.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Public order10.150.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.75-70.59%
Burglary30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-57.14%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Public order10.15-66.67%
Robbery10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.4241.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.54-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Drugs30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-50.00%
Public order30.4550.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Other theft20.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.790.00%
Other theft81.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
April 202411
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 202317
September 202312

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Samuel Johnson Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hill House Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Normington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Minehead Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deerhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Valley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Valleyfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Chestnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leaf Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Maple Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Colyton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Belltrees Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Beechcroft Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Charwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. James Boswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1