PENISTONE ROAD, SW16 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5LU

PENISTONE ROAD, SW16 5LU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5LU, encompassing approximately 7719 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW16 5LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Tankerville Road with total crimes: 6

PENISTONE ROAD, SW16 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3317.65%
Anti-social behaviour162.59-15.79%
Public order92.07125.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17500.00%
Other theft60.78200.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Robbery50.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.5190.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.4613.33%
Vehicle crime52.20-50.00%
Robbery50.6566.67%
Public order40.6533.33%
Burglary20.52-71.43%
Other theft20.26-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.641400.00%
Vehicle crime101.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.300.00%
Burglary71.300.00%
Other theft70.910.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.51233.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.59-54.55%
Vehicle crime71.30-12.50%
Drugs50.91400.00%
Shoplifting50.65-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Other theft30.39-66.67%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.46120.00%
Shoplifting112.85266.67%
Other theft91.4212.50%
Vehicle crime81.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.04-40.00%
Public order40.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5233.33%
Burglary30.52-25.00%
Robbery30.3950.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.87-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour101.3066.67%
Other theft81.3033.33%
Vehicle crime61.0420.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Shoplifting30.39-25.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Public order20.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.680.00%
Other theft60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Public order50.650.00%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
April 202410
January 202410
December 202322
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202415
February 20241
January 202420
December 20236
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Rochester Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Danbrook Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Guildersfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glencairn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Strathbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fontaine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hermitage Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ellison Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hilldown Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. St Leonard'S Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Hepworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Colmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1