LEIGHAM COURT ROAD, SW16 2RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2RQ

LEIGHAM COURT ROAD, SW16 2RQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2RQ 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 2RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2RQ, encompassing approximately 4866 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)

SW16 2RQ 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 COURT ROAD, SW16 2RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7477.78%
Anti-social behaviour163.29-15.79%
Vehicle crime133.29550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67150.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.7835.71%
Violence and sexual offences93.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.85-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1411.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.8820.00%
Vehicle crime102.4725.00%
Other theft62.05-14.29%
Burglary41.2333.33%
Public order30.82-25.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.6855.56%
Violence and sexual offences102.88-23.08%
Vehicle crime82.05100.00%
Other theft71.6440.00%
Public order41.44100.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8444.44%
Anti-social behaviour92.6780.00%
Other theft51.85150.00%
Vehicle crime41.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-20.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

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 offences97.40-59.09%
Vehicle crime81.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.64-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.520.00%
Vehicle crime63.290.00%
Public order41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 202322

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202414
January 202414
December 20239
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 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 2RQ 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. Thurlestone Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stockfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Chestnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friar Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dodbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chartham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Egremont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Rockhampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Selsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hainthorpe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Uffington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Thurlby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Charwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Felbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. James Boswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Broadash Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Leigham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1