SW16 5NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5NR

SW16 5NR, Lambeth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5NR, encompassing approximately 9292 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW16 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8

SW16 5NR 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.73125.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.91-53.85%
Shoplifting151.94150.00%
Vehicle crime121.6171.43%
Public order101.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.08100.00%
Robbery60.86100.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Drugs20.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour399.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.200.00%
Public order81.290.00%
Vehicle crime70.860.00%
Shoplifting60.750.00%
Other theft60.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.110.00%

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 arson10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.800.00%
Vehicle crime152.580.00%
Burglary81.61700.00%
Robbery80.860.00%
Shoplifting50.860.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Public order20.320.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 theft20.32-71.43%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.0752.94%
Anti-social behaviour152.80-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson81.6114.29%
Other theft70.86-22.22%
Shoplifting40.7533.33%
Vehicle crime40.43-20.00%
Robbery40.43-20.00%
Drugs40.43100.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Public order10.22-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1813.33%
Anti-social behaviour161.83-5.88%
Other theft91.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9740.00%
Public order60.7550.00%
Vehicle crime50.65-54.55%
Robbery50.5466.67%
Burglary30.54200.00%
Shoplifting30.32-25.00%
Drugs20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour178.726.25%
Violence and sexual offences151.83-42.31%
Other theft121.61140.00%
Vehicle crime111.29-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-58.33%
Drugs50.5425.00%
Shoplifting40.54100.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.32100.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.9018.18%
Anti-social behaviour162.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.72200.00%
Vehicle crime121.299.09%
Other theft51.290.00%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Burglary30.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.370.00%
Vehicle crime111.720.00%
Other theft51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Drugs20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202439
April 202426
January 202415
December 202316
November 202317
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202412
May 20241
April 202424
January 202426
December 202317
November 202315
October 202326
September 202322

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
March 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202415
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carnforth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leverson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 10. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Estreham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Aberfoyle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mantlet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Besley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Eardley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Streatham Vale
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Braeside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bridgewood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1