SOUTH OAK ROAD, SW16 2UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2UD

SOUTH OAK ROAD, SW16 2UD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2UD 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 2UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2UD, encompassing approximately 5648 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 2UD area, explore the SW16 2UD 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 (-23.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW16 2UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Johnson Close with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Leigham Court Road with total crimes: 5

SOUTH OAK ROAD, SW16 2UD 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.85-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences142.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.48150.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order20.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour216.2061.54%
Violence and sexual offences103.7242.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%
Burglary10.180.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.088.33%
Vehicle crime72.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.24-12.50%
Other theft61.24-14.29%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.1420.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.12-20.00%
Other theft71.42250.00%
Vehicle crime71.24133.33%
Public order31.240.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
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 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-50.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.06-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-64.29%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-66.67%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.360.00%
Vehicle crime62.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 202319

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20243
October 20233

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
January 20241
December 20232

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
December 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 2UD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Samuel Johnson Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Leigham Court Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Normington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Valley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Valleyfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Chestnut Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ivyday Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rockhampton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Uffington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Thurlby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Leaf Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Belltrees Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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