SW16 3AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3AN

SW16 3AN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3AN 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 3AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3AN, encompassing approximately 6783 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 3AN area, explore the SW16 3AN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 3AN area, visit the SW16 3AN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

SW16 3AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Harefield Road with total crimes: 5

SW16 3AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2914.30123.08%
Violence and sexual offences214.28-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.1023.08%
Criminal damage and arson72.360.00%
Robbery61.0350.00%
Theft from the person40.880.00%
Other theft30.59-25.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.29-50.00%
Drugs20.29100.00%
Public order20.29-71.43%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.690.00%
Shoplifting131.920.00%
Public order71.92600.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Other theft40.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.150.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.29-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-94.44%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3612.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.310.00%
Robbery62.65500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.880.00%
Other theft50.880.00%
Public order40.74300.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-94.74%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2111.06-38.24%
Violence and sexual offences193.1072.73%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.33-16.67%
Robbery50.74150.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5950.00%
Public order30.44-40.00%
Other theft30.44-62.50%
Burglary20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3413.12466.67%
Anti-social behaviour155.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.21-54.17%
Other theft81.6260.00%
Vehicle crime61.18100.00%
Public order50.88400.00%
Burglary40.740.00%
Robbery20.59-60.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.5841.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.5412.50%
Shoplifting61.33-60.00%
Robbery50.8825.00%
Other theft50.74-16.67%
Burglary40.740.00%
Theft from the person30.5950.00%
Vehicle crime30.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.73-10.53%
Shoplifting152.51650.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.21-33.33%
Other theft61.18-25.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Burglary40.5933.33%
Public order30.59-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Drugs20.290.00%
Theft from the person20.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.800.00%
Other theft81.770.00%
Public order81.180.00%
Vehicle crime61.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.880.00%
Robbery40.740.00%
Theft from the person40.590.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
May 20241
April 202418
February 20241
January 202419
December 202311
November 202324
October 202317
September 202319

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 20246
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
April 202436
January 202421
December 202334
November 20236
October 202315
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 3AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total40
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Harefield Road
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Roche Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kuala Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norbury
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Strathbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Heatherset Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Beaufort Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lloyd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Woodmansterne Road
    Total1
    Robbery1