LEIGHAM AVENUE, SW16 2TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2TH

LEIGHAM AVENUE, SW16 2TH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.31 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2TH 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 2TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2TH, encompassing approximately 9155 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 2TH area, explore the SW16 2TH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 2TH area, visit the SW16 2TH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)

SW16 2TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 15

LEIGHAM AVENUE, SW16 2TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3414.3117.24%
Violence and sexual offences283.713.70%
Shoplifting213.062000.00%
Other theft132.29225.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.42266.67%
Public order51.2066.67%
Theft from the person50.5525.00%
Burglary40.55-20.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour298.8581.25%
Violence and sexual offences273.17107.69%
Burglary52.95-16.67%
Theft from the person40.55-50.00%
Other theft40.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.440.00%
Robbery30.3350.00%
Public order30.33-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-71.43%
Shoplifting10.22-95.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2010.1653.85%
Anti-social behaviour162.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.75-65.79%
Public order101.42-9.09%
Theft from the person81.09300.00%
Vehicle crime70.8740.00%
Other theft70.76-41.67%
Burglary60.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Robbery20.22-75.00%
Drugs10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.5152.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.1560.00%
Shoplifting133.50116.67%
Other theft121.42-20.00%
Public order111.3157.14%
Robbery81.2014.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.87-12.50%
Burglary60.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.66-28.57%
Drugs50.55150.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.22-60.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.7333.33%
Other theft152.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.6433.33%
Burglary80.87300.00%
Robbery70.87-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.76-22.22%
Public order70.7640.00%
Shoplifting60.76-33.33%
Theft from the person50.6625.00%
Drugs20.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.18-28.57%
Other theft121.6433.33%
Shoplifting91.31-43.75%
Vehicle crime90.98125.00%
Robbery80.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-14.29%
Public order50.66-37.50%
Theft from the person40.55100.00%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.730.00%
Shoplifting162.290.00%
Other theft91.750.00%
Public order80.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Burglary40.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
April 202413
January 202438
December 202325
November 202320
October 202325

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
April 202416
January 202432
December 202320
November 202315
October 202321

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
April 202420
January 202413
December 20236
November 20239
October 202316

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ockley Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Leigham Court Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 11. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newcome Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Gracefield Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Woodbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Streatham Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 22. Milford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Leithcote Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Chalcot Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1