HITHERFIELD ROAD, SW16 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2LW

HITHERFIELD ROAD, SW16 2LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2LW, encompassing approximately 4118 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 2LW area, explore the SW16 2LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 2LW area, visit the SW16 2LW 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: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SW16 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hailsham Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Broxholm Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

HITHERFIELD ROAD, SW16 2LW 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8622.22%
Vehicle crime92.67350.00%
Robbery32.190.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Shoplifting30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences107.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.43-10.00%
Vehicle crime22.19-83.33%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.91-37.50%
Public order62.43500.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-73.33%
Burglary30.97-25.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.57-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.88-21.05%
Vehicle crime103.6411.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.43-14.29%
Other theft51.46-28.57%
Burglary41.21100.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2017.48122.22%
Violence and sexual offences194.8626.67%
Vehicle crime94.61-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.190.00%
Other theft71.7075.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.630.00%
Vehicle crime113.64266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.67-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.19133.33%
Burglary41.700.00%
Other theft40.97-33.33%
Drugs10.970.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.8825.00%
Other theft63.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.73-40.00%
Public order30.73-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.910.00%
Other theft61.940.00%
Public order61.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.460.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 20244
January 202415
December 202319
November 202315
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202410
January 202416
December 202320
November 20239
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20246
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leigham Vale
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knolly'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Knolly'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stockfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Palace Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Kinfauns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Broadash Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Leigham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Lydhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1