CHESTNUT CLOSE, SW16 2SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2SH

CHESTNUT CLOSE, SW16 2SH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.66 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2SH 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 2SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2SH, encompassing approximately 3421 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 2SH 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

CHESTNUT CLOSE, SW16 2SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1516.66-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences144.3840.00%
Vehicle crime124.09300.00%
Other theft43.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences104.6811.11%
Vehicle crime32.92-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.440.00%
Vehicle crime103.5125.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.92-10.00%
Other theft62.6320.00%
Drugs21.75100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.51-28.57%
Vehicle crime82.920.00%
Other theft52.3425.00%
Public order51.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-25.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.1575.00%
Vehicle crime84.09-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour82.3460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Public order20.58100.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1111.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Other theft31.170.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.010.00%
Vehicle crime113.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.210.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20249
January 202410
December 202314
November 20238
October 202324

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202412
January 202412
December 20238
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 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 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 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
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 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 2SH 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. Thurlestone Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Wolfington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Normington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Friar Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dodbrooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Egremont Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rockhampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Selsdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hainthorpe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Thornlaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Uffington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Thurlby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Leaf Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Belltrees Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Charwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Felbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. James Boswell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Broadash Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Leigham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1