SW16 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3AP

SW16 3AP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3AP, encompassing approximately 5163 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW16 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Westwell Road Approach with total crimes: 5

SW16 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.10-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences122.5250.00%
Public order52.3225.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.9135.29%
Violence and sexual offences84.45-33.33%
Public order41.55300.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Robbery20.39-66.67%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.4688.89%
Violence and sexual offences123.2933.33%
Robbery62.3250.00%
Burglary51.16150.00%
Vehicle crime50.97-44.44%
Other theft50.97150.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.91-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences91.7450.00%
Vehicle crime91.740.00%
Drugs51.74400.00%
Robbery40.9733.33%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Other theft20.39-66.67%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.8830.00%
Vehicle crime92.5212.50%
Other theft61.74100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.16-53.85%
Burglary41.1633.33%
Robbery30.77200.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8830.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.5225.00%
Vehicle crime81.9433.33%
Burglary31.550.00%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Shoplifting30.58200.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.75-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.940.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Public order41.16300.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-33.33%
Other theft20.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.130.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Other theft51.160.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 202412
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
April 202417
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Streatham Common South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Cedarville Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Strathbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Minehead Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Deerhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Streatham Common North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1