MEADFOOT ROAD, SW16 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5BL

MEADFOOT ROAD, SW16 5BL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5BL, encompassing approximately 5926 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

SW16 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Broadview Road with total crimes: 5

MEADFOOT ROAD, SW16 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.70-21.05%
Shoplifting132.53160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19400.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Drugs50.84400.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.4272.73%
Violence and sexual offences103.21-23.08%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-66.67%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.27-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.190.00%
Vehicle crime91.8680.00%
Public order51.52400.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Robbery30.5150.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34100.00%
Other theft10.34-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7941.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.8722.22%
Other theft81.86700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.35200.00%
Vehicle crime51.0125.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Robbery20.51-60.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.7571.43%
Anti-social behaviour92.0228.57%
Robbery51.5225.00%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Drugs30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Public order10.17-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41-73.08%
Anti-social behaviour71.1816.67%
Vehicle crime61.18-25.00%
Public order51.01150.00%
Drugs40.8433.33%
Robbery40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-62.50%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.4985.71%
Other theft94.39350.00%
Vehicle crime81.5214.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.35-40.00%
Robbery41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Burglary30.51200.00%
Drugs30.51200.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.690.00%
Vehicle crime71.350.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202413
January 202417
December 202312
November 20237
October 202326
September 202314

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
April 202411
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20248
December 20231
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Woodside Way
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Farmhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Briggs Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Streatham Vale
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Braeside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bridgewood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Anvil Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bennetts Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hill Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ebenezer Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Juniper Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Grove Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Meopham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1