PRESCOTT CLOSE, SW16 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5LD

PRESCOTT CLOSE, SW16 5LD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5LD, encompassing approximately 8000 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)

SW16 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8

PRESCOTT CLOSE, SW16 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.6280.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.37-23.81%
Public order112.00175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.37100.00%
Robbery60.7550.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.62-16.67%
Burglary40.62300.00%
Shoplifting30.5050.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.620.00%
Vehicle crime61.870.00%
Other theft50.750.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 offences10.12-93.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.870.00%
Vehicle crime121.870.00%
Burglary81.50700.00%
Robbery71.000.00%
Other theft60.87200.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Public order40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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 offences10.12-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.25233.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.50-42.11%
Vehicle crime71.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8750.00%
Robbery60.7550.00%
Drugs50.75400.00%
Shoplifting50.6266.67%
Other theft30.62-66.67%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Public order10.25-85.71%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.5046.15%
Other theft92.3712.50%
Vehicle crime71.12-12.50%
Public order70.87133.33%
Violence and sexual offences60.87-50.00%
Burglary50.7525.00%
Robbery40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50100.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.7530.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime81.5033.33%
Other theft81.0014.29%
Burglary41.00300.00%
Public order30.50-25.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-75.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.50-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour101.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.2533.33%
Other theft71.000.00%
Vehicle crime60.87-14.29%
Public order40.750.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences198.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.370.00%
Vehicle crime72.000.00%
Other theft70.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.870.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Burglary30.500.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
April 202415
January 202411
December 202319
November 202313
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202415
May 20241
April 202415
February 20241
January 202420
December 20236
November 202312
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5LD 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. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1