STREATHAM COMMON NORTH, SW16 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3HQ

STREATHAM COMMON NORTH, SW16 3HQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3HQ 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 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3HQ, encompassing approximately 6866 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 3HQ area, explore the SW16 3HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SW16 3HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

STREATHAM COMMON NORTH, SW16 3HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.1158.82%
Anti-social behaviour213.93-50.00%
Public order83.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.1775.00%
Theft from the person61.02200.00%
Other theft50.8766.67%
Robbery50.7325.00%
Shoplifting40.73100.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4213.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.120.00%
Public order122.481100.00%
Robbery41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other theft30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.313.23%
Anti-social behaviour274.6680.00%
Other theft103.93-16.67%
Robbery91.46-10.00%
Public order91.3180.00%
Vehicle crime71.31-30.00%
Burglary51.020.00%
Shoplifting50.73-28.57%
Drugs30.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.60138.46%
Anti-social behaviour154.51-16.67%
Other theft122.1833.33%
Vehicle crime101.7542.86%
Robbery101.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4614.29%
Shoplifting71.170.00%
Drugs61.02500.00%
Burglary50.8766.67%
Public order50.73-16.67%
Theft from the person50.73-16.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.38-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.62-50.00%
Other theft91.89-25.00%
Shoplifting71.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.02-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.0275.00%
Public order61.0220.00%
Theft from the person60.87500.00%
Robbery50.87150.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.71-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour203.79-16.67%
Other theft122.9171.43%
Vehicle crime121.75140.00%
Shoplifting91.75200.00%
Public order51.31-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Drugs30.58-25.00%
Burglary30.44200.00%
Bicycle theft30.44200.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.220.00%
Public order113.500.00%
Other theft71.600.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Burglary10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
April 202432
January 202431
December 202313
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202442
April 202427
January 202415
December 202318
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rutford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Streatham Common South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Hill House Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Minehead Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Deerhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Streatham Common North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Maple Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beechcroft Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1