POLWORTH ROAD, SW16 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2EU

POLWORTH ROAD, SW16 2EU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2EU, encompassing approximately 6716 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

SW16 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

POLWORTH ROAD, SW16 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.98-31.03%
Public order62.98-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.8966.67%
Theft from the person50.74150.00%
Burglary50.7466.67%
Other theft40.740.00%
Shoplifting40.60300.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.380.00%
Public order114.321000.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.0290.00%
Public order82.8360.00%
Robbery71.19-30.00%
Other theft61.04-53.85%
Shoplifting40.890.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.30-50.00%
Burglary20.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.85170.00%
Other theft134.0262.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.9411.11%
Robbery101.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.490.00%
Vehicle crime71.04133.33%
Public order51.040.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Theft from the person40.60-33.33%
Burglary30.600.00%
Drugs30.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.49-43.75%
Other theft81.34-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.19133.33%
Theft from the person61.04500.00%
Public order50.8966.67%
Shoplifting40.74-33.33%
Burglary30.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.980.00%
Other theft92.380.00%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Shoplifting60.890.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202427
January 202427
December 202310
November 202320

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
April 202419
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rutford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Streatham Common South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Hill House Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Minehead Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Deerhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Streatham Common North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Maple Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beechcroft Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1