LEIGHAM AVENUE, SW16 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2DS

LEIGHAM AVENUE, SW16 2DS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.17 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2DS, encompassing approximately 8305 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)

SW16 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 15

LEIGHAM AVENUE, SW16 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2915.177.41%
Violence and sexual offences243.49-17.24%
Shoplifting172.89750.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.05175.00%
Other theft111.3283.33%
Burglary91.3280.00%
Public order61.08100.00%
Theft from the person60.72500.00%
Vehicle crime40.72100.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.490.00%
Other theft63.250.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Public order30.36200.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.170.00%
Shoplifting122.170.00%
Public order111.441000.00%
Other theft101.320.00%
Burglary81.200.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Theft from the person40.480.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-25.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.72-50.00%
Public order10.48-90.00%
Robbery10.12-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.46118.75%
Violence and sexual offences344.2147.83%
Shoplifting154.09114.29%
Other theft131.81-7.14%
Public order101.5742.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.200.00%
Robbery70.9640.00%
Vehicle crime60.84-14.29%
Burglary60.72-33.33%
Drugs60.72200.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Theft from the person20.24-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2312.1615.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.77-15.79%
Other theft141.937.69%
Burglary91.69800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.08-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.96-22.22%
Public order70.8416.67%
Shoplifting70.84-30.00%
Robbery50.84-16.67%
Theft from the person30.600.00%
Drugs20.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.805.26%
Anti-social behaviour192.41-9.52%
Other theft132.2962.50%
Shoplifting101.57-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.2050.00%
Vehicle crime91.0880.00%
Robbery61.08200.00%
Public order60.72-25.00%
Theft from the person30.7250.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.530.00%
Shoplifting132.290.00%
Other theft81.570.00%
Public order80.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.960.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Vehicle crime50.720.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202418
January 202434
December 202323
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 202413
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
April 202418
January 202435
December 202316
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 202412
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 2DS 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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Woodfield Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Streatham Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Steep Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Streatham Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1