SW16 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5DW

SW16 5DW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5DW, encompassing approximately 8161 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

SW16 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Runnymede Crescent with total crimes: 6

SW16 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.3161.54%
Anti-social behaviour182.5738.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.2175.00%
Public order70.86133.33%
Vehicle crime60.8650.00%
Robbery50.74400.00%
Burglary50.61150.00%
Other theft30.61-25.00%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Other theft40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.490.00%
Public order30.490.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.120.00%

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 arson10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-87.50%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.230.00%
Burglary70.98600.00%
Robbery50.860.00%
Public order50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

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 theft20.370.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.84-50.00%
Robbery60.74200.00%
Other theft30.74-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.37200.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.519.09%
Violence and sexual offences91.47-50.00%
Other theft71.1075.00%
Public order60.86500.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Burglary30.37-25.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.1312.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.2157.14%
Vehicle crime51.3525.00%
Burglary40.61100.00%
Other theft40.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Drugs10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.980.00%
Other theft60.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.740.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Public order30.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 202410
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
May 20241
April 20248
February 20241
January 202415
December 20239
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5DW 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. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodmansterne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bridgewood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1