KEMPSHOTT ROAD, SW16 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5LJ

KEMPSHOTT ROAD, SW16 5LJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5LJ, encompassing approximately 8475 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (126.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

SW16 5LJ 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

KEMPSHOTT ROAD, SW16 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3412.62126.67%
Anti-social behaviour224.01-29.03%
Vehicle crime112.6057.14%
Public order111.3057.14%
Other theft71.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8350.00%
Robbery60.7150.00%
Burglary40.71300.00%
Shoplifting30.4750.00%
Drugs20.35100.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 behaviour319.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.660.00%
Vehicle crime71.770.00%
Public order70.830.00%
Other theft50.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Robbery40.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
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 arson10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-96.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.950.00%
Vehicle crime142.360.00%
Burglary101.65900.00%
Robbery71.180.00%
Other theft60.83200.00%
Shoplifting50.710.00%
Public order40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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 theft20.350.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.12-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7980.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.12-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson71.4275.00%
Vehicle crime70.8316.67%
Robbery60.830.00%
Drugs50.71400.00%
Shoplifting50.5966.67%
Other theft30.59-62.50%
Burglary20.35-33.33%
Public order10.24-85.71%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.7343.75%
Violence and sexual offences102.71-47.37%
Other theft81.1814.29%
Public order70.94133.33%
Vehicle crime60.83-25.00%
Robbery60.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7133.33%
Burglary30.47-50.00%
Shoplifting30.350.00%
Drugs10.35-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In November 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 offences199.20-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour162.2414.29%
Vehicle crime81.89-11.11%
Other theft70.94-12.50%
Burglary60.83100.00%
Drugs50.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-72.73%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.71-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson111.6557.14%
Vehicle crime91.30-10.00%
Other theft81.060.00%
Public order60.9420.00%
Drugs30.710.00%
Robbery30.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Theft from the person20.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.24100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.710.00%
Vehicle crime102.120.00%
Other theft81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.940.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
April 202420
January 202412
December 202323
November 202316
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202415
May 20241
April 202425
February 20241
January 202418
December 202310
November 202319
October 202323
September 202323

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 202414
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5LJ 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. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carnforth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodmansterne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Estreham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Aberfoyle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bridgewood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1