SW16 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3HB

SW16 3HB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3HB, encompassing approximately 8631 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-43.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

SW16 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

SW16 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.01-43.18%
Violence and sexual offences232.9015.00%
Public order102.66-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.16100.00%
Other theft60.93100.00%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Theft from the person50.70150.00%
Shoplifting40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime40.4633.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs20.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4411.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.100.00%
Public order132.321200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Other theft30.350.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Burglary20.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.092.70%
Anti-social behaviour284.4075.00%
Public order103.24100.00%
Other theft81.16-20.00%
Robbery80.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime50.93-16.67%
Shoplifting40.580.00%
Burglary40.46-20.00%
Drugs30.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.98131.25%
Anti-social behaviour164.29-5.88%
Other theft101.8511.11%
Robbery101.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.16-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.8120.00%
Theft from the person60.7020.00%
Drugs60.70500.00%
Burglary50.7025.00%
Public order50.58-16.67%
Shoplifting40.580.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.73-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences161.97-48.39%
Other theft91.85-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson81.04-20.00%
Public order60.93100.00%
Robbery60.70100.00%
Theft from the person50.70400.00%
Vehicle crime50.58-44.44%
Shoplifting40.58-33.33%
Burglary40.4633.33%
Bicycle theft20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.590.00%
Other theft142.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.620.00%
Vehicle crime91.160.00%
Shoplifting61.040.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Public order30.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202438
January 202437
December 202316
November 202331

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202444
April 202428
January 202416
December 202317
November 202322

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rutford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Deerhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Streatham Common North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Beechcroft Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1