SW16 3PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 3PY

SW16 3PY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This SW16 3PY 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 3PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 3PY, encompassing approximately 7031 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-45.16% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

SW16 3PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

SW16 3PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.3884.62%
Anti-social behaviour173.41-45.16%
Public order92.4212.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.28100.00%
Vehicle crime50.8566.67%
Robbery40.710.00%
Other theft40.57-20.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.4350.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.410.00%
Public order81.850.00%
Other theft51.140.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-92.31%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.990.00%
Other theft91.85350.00%
Burglary81.28700.00%
Vehicle crime81.140.00%
Robbery61.140.00%
Shoplifting50.850.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2420.00%
Vehicle crime111.7183.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.56-50.00%
Robbery81.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1475.00%
Shoplifting51.0066.67%
Drugs50.71150.00%
Other theft30.71-62.50%
Burglary30.430.00%
Public order10.43-87.50%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.1011.11%
Violence and sexual offences102.84-16.67%
Other theft81.4214.29%
Public order81.14300.00%
Vehicle crime61.14-14.29%
Robbery40.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.5733.33%
Burglary30.5750.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.2450.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.56-14.29%
Other theft71.710.00%
Vehicle crime71.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Robbery30.4350.00%
Drugs30.4350.00%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Public order20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.990.00%
Vehicle crime71.710.00%
Other theft71.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.000.00%
Public order50.850.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202431
April 202421
January 202410
December 202320
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
May 20241
April 202413
February 20241
January 202412
December 202310
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
March 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Streatham Common South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1