LEIGHAM CLOSE, SW16 2LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2LA

LEIGHAM CLOSE, SW16 2LA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2LA 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 2LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2LA, encompassing approximately 5952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)

SW16 2LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Johnson Close with total crimes: 9
  • Broxholm Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

LEIGHAM CLOSE, SW16 2LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.690.00%
Vehicle crime102.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68200.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Public order20.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.716.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.698.33%
Vehicle crime22.18-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.4125.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.5250.00%
Vehicle crime92.020.00%
Other theft61.5120.00%
Public order41.010.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.5633.33%
Vehicle crime92.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.51-20.00%
Other theft51.340.00%
Public order40.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-25.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%

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 offences106.22-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour91.6880.00%
Other theft51.5166.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.67-70.00%
Robbery30.5050.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.56-27.78%
Vehicle crime102.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.01-58.33%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.020.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20249
January 20249
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
April 202415
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Samuel Johnson Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Broxholm Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime5
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Leigham Court Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knolly'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stockfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Valley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Chestnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Egremont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rockhampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Uffington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Charwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Felbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. James Boswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broadash Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Leigham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1