SW16 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2BJ

SW16 2BJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2BJ, encompassing approximately 9558 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 2BJ area, explore the SW16 2BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 2BJ area, visit the SW16 2BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW16 2BJ 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

SW16 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.70-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour192.30216.67%
Public order61.99-25.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Theft from the person40.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Robbery20.21-50.00%
Other theft20.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-71.43%
Shoplifting10.21-94.44%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.79-32.35%
Shoplifting182.4138.46%
Public order81.8814.29%
Vehicle crime70.84600.00%
Theft from the person70.73600.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.73-64.71%
Other theft50.63-54.55%
Burglary40.520.00%
Robbery40.42-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.36126.67%
Anti-social behaviour173.5621.43%
Shoplifting131.78160.00%
Other theft111.360.00%
Public order71.1516.67%
Robbery70.730.00%
Burglary40.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour141.57-12.50%
Other theft111.4622.22%
Robbery71.15133.33%
Public order60.730.00%
Theft from the person60.63200.00%
Burglary60.6320.00%
Shoplifting50.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-42.86%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.880.00%
Other theft91.67-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.9440.00%
Public order60.73-33.33%
Shoplifting60.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime60.63100.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.25-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour162.82-20.00%
Shoplifting151.67200.00%
Other theft111.57120.00%
Public order91.1512.50%
Burglary50.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5225.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.21-50.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.4626.67%
Anti-social behaviour203.9853.85%
Public order82.09100.00%
Other theft50.84-54.55%
Vehicle crime50.5225.00%
Robbery50.5266.67%
Shoplifting50.5225.00%
Burglary50.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.52100.00%
Theft from the person40.4233.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.140.00%
Other theft111.360.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 20246
January 202417
December 202314
November 202316
October 202316
September 202320
August 202313

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202423
January 202434
December 202315
November 202318
October 202327
September 202338
August 202330

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238
August 20234

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311
September 20235
August 202311

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 202418
January 202413
December 20235
November 20236
October 202315
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 2BJ 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. Wellfield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Empire Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Prentis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Gleneldon Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gleneagle Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gleneldon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sunnyhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Conifer Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gracefield Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Becmead Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Shrubbery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ashlake Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Fernwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1