WELLFIELD ROAD, SW16 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2BY

WELLFIELD ROAD, SW16 2BY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2BY, encompassing approximately 7447 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW16 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shrubbery Road with total crimes: 10
  • Samuel Johnson Close with total crimes: 9
  • Farm Avenue with total crimes: 5

WELLFIELD ROAD, SW16 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour219.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.82150.00%
Other theft92.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.21133.33%
Burglary60.9450.00%
Vehicle crime30.81200.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Public order30.40200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour215.2490.91%
Violence and sexual offences82.82-52.94%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-87.50%
Theft from the person10.13-66.67%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.5821.43%
Anti-social behaviour112.2857.14%
Vehicle crime81.4860.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Theft from the person30.4050.00%
Burglary20.40-50.00%
Other theft20.27-66.67%
Public order20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0455.56%
Anti-social behaviour71.8816.67%
Other theft60.94100.00%
Vehicle crime50.810.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54200.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3012.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.2150.00%
Robbery50.81150.00%
Vehicle crime50.6725.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.76-57.89%
Vehicle crime41.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-50.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Other theft20.400.00%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.070.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Other theft20.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202417
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202421
April 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20235
November 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Samuel Johnson Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 4. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hill House Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Minehead Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Deerhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Valley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Valleyfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Maple Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Belltrees Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Beechcroft Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. James Boswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1