LEITHCOTE GARDENS, SW16 2UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 2UY

LEITHCOTE GARDENS, SW16 2UY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This SW16 2UY 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 2UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 2UY, encompassing approximately 7887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW16 2UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodleigh Gardens with total crimes: 15
  • Shrubbery Road with total crimes: 10
  • Samuel Johnson Close with total crimes: 9

LEITHCOTE GARDENS, SW16 2UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.7810.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.79-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson122.41300.00%
Other theft121.520.00%
Shoplifting61.520.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.25100.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences203.0442.86%
Burglary42.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.48-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.28-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.77-25.00%
Other theft40.76-55.56%
Public order40.51300.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.2584.62%
Violence and sexual offences183.0438.46%
Other theft92.2880.00%
Vehicle crime81.1460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01400.00%
Burglary30.6350.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.21-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour131.6544.44%
Other theft51.6566.67%
Vehicle crime50.63-16.67%
Robbery50.630.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person20.25100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.47-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.28-30.77%
Vehicle crime61.14100.00%
Robbery50.76400.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
April 202418
January 202424
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202414
January 202418
December 202313
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodleigh Gardens
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Samuel Johnson Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Leigham Court Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Farm Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 7. Pinfold Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Namba Roy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. South Oak Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Valley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    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. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Well Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 26. Angles Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1