WESTWELL ROAD APPROACH, SW16 5GY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5GY

WESTWELL ROAD APPROACH, SW16 5GY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5GY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 5GY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5GY, encompassing approximately 7037 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 5GY area, explore the SW16 5GY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 5GY area, visit the SW16 5GY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SW16 5GY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Barrow Road with total crimes: 7
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 6

WESTWELL ROAD APPROACH, SW16 5GY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.8029.17%
Violence and sexual offences154.40-28.57%
Public order82.13700.00%
Robbery41.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-57.14%
Other theft30.43-57.14%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.4140.00%
Burglary82.9860.00%
Vehicle crime71.14-22.22%
Other theft70.99-12.50%
Robbery40.990.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.28-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2436.36%
Vehicle crime92.1328.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.28-46.67%
Other theft81.140.00%
Drugs71.14250.00%
Burglary50.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.71-50.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.527.14%
Violence and sexual offences112.13-31.25%
Other theft81.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1433.33%
Vehicle crime71.14-22.22%
Robbery40.990.00%
Public order40.5733.33%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.23-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour142.2740.00%
Vehicle crime91.9950.00%
Other theft81.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.140.00%
Robbery40.85300.00%
Drugs30.5750.00%
Public order30.43-57.14%
Shoplifting30.43200.00%
Bicycle theft30.430.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.53-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour102.42-9.09%
Public order71.42133.33%
Other theft60.99-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.85-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.8520.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Burglary10.14-83.33%

In September 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 offences189.09-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.56-59.26%
Vehicle crime71.56-12.50%
Other theft70.99250.00%
Burglary60.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.85400.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.840.00%
Vehicle crime82.840.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
April 202424
January 20248
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310
September 202311
August 202327

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20249
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237
August 20238

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202421
January 202415
December 202311
November 202316
October 202317
September 202318
August 202320

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Barrow Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour7
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
  • 4. Westwell Road Approach
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ellora Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Polworth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Greyhound Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Natal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Voss Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tankerville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Streatham High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lewin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Baldry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Streatham Common South
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1