SW16 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5ED

SW16 5ED, Lambeth has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5ED 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 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5ED, encompassing approximately 7729 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW16 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Runnymede Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Tankerville Road with total crimes: 6

SW16 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.336.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.20600.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Public order50.6525.00%
Robbery40.6533.33%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.5623.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.07-10.00%
Vehicle crime51.16-44.44%
Public order40.6533.33%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Burglary20.26-71.43%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.211200.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.680.00%
Vehicle crime91.290.00%
Burglary71.160.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-57.14%
Robbery50.78400.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Other theft30.52-66.67%
Shoplifting20.39-75.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-66.67%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.9955.56%
Violence and sexual offences91.81-55.00%
Other theft91.1680.00%
Shoplifting81.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3950.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.5980.00%
Burglary51.16400.00%
Other theft50.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.340.00%
Other theft62.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.780.00%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
April 202410
January 20246
December 202314
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202413
February 20241
January 202418
December 20239
November 202320
October 202316

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20238
October 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodmansterne Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. London Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Lloyd Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Colebrook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1