BLYTHESWOOD PLACE, SW16 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2LD

BLYTHESWOOD PLACE, SW16 2LD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2LD, encompassing approximately 5708 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 2LD area, explore the SW16 2LD 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 (-5.88% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SW16 2LD 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

BLYTHESWOOD PLACE, SW16 2LD 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 behaviour1610.16-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences132.8018.18%
Vehicle crime112.281000.00%
Other theft41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7033.33%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary20.35100.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour175.7821.43%
Violence and sexual offences112.9837.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-85.71%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.417.69%
Violence and sexual offences82.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.40-22.22%
Other theft61.2320.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.4130.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.28-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.75125.00%
Other theft51.580.00%
Public order40.88100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1844.44%
Anti-social behaviour102.28100.00%
Other theft51.75150.00%
Vehicle crime40.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-20.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.31-57.14%
Vehicle crime81.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.88-64.29%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.680.00%
Vehicle crime62.450.00%
Public order41.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
April 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 2LD 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. Thurlestone Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Valleyfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Chestnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Egremont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rockhampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Uffington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Thurlby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Charwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Felbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. James Boswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Broadash Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Leigham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1