SW16 5BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5BF

SW16 5BF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5BF 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 5BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5BF, encompassing approximately 7515 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 5BF area, explore the SW16 5BF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

SW16 5BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5

SW16 5BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.78137.50%
Anti-social behaviour162.53-30.43%
Shoplifting132.13160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.73250.00%
Burglary70.930.00%
Vehicle crime70.9375.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Drugs30.400.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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 behaviour236.3953.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.06-52.94%
Shoplifting51.060.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-60.00%
Public order30.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.400.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.98-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour152.2625.00%
Vehicle crime102.00233.33%
Public order41.33300.00%
Burglary40.5333.33%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Theft from the person20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.13-88.89%

In January 2024, 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 offences197.8526.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.539.09%
Other theft91.60350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.20133.33%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.40-25.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-80.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5236.36%
Anti-social behaviour112.0057.14%
Robbery51.4625.00%
Vehicle crime40.67-50.00%
Drugs40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Other theft20.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.65-63.33%
Vehicle crime81.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.06-30.00%
Public order60.93200.00%
Drugs40.8033.33%
Robbery40.5333.33%
Other theft40.53-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-70.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.71100.00%
Vehicle crime123.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.60-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.3325.00%
Other theft91.33350.00%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Burglary30.400.00%
Drugs30.40200.00%
Robbery30.400.00%
Public order20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour167.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.130.00%
Vehicle crime82.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 202417
January 202419
December 202315
November 202311
October 202330
September 202315

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202415
January 202412
December 202311
November 20237
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202410
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carnforth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Aberfoyle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mantlet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farmhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Streatham Vale
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Braeside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Bridgewood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Anvil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1