SW16 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5RR

SW16 5RR, Lambeth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5RR, encompassing approximately 8001 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

SW16 5RR 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

SW16 5RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2511.87108.33%
Anti-social behaviour203.12-44.44%
Vehicle crime132.5085.71%
Public order101.6225.00%
Other theft61.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.75100.00%
Robbery50.7525.00%
Burglary40.620.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.3750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.500.00%
Public order81.500.00%
Vehicle crime71.000.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Robbery40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

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 offences10.12-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.500.00%
Vehicle crime142.870.00%
Burglary81.75700.00%
Robbery61.000.00%
Shoplifting50.750.00%
Other theft50.62150.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 offences10.12-93.75%

In January 2024, 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 offences167.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.00-44.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7520.00%
Shoplifting50.7566.67%
Drugs50.62150.00%
Robbery40.62-20.00%
Other theft30.50-62.50%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Public order10.25-88.89%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2510.3731.58%
Violence and sexual offences123.12-14.29%
Public order91.50200.00%
Other theft81.12-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.00-33.33%
Burglary50.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6225.00%
Robbery50.6225.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%
Drugs20.37-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.375.56%
Violence and sexual offences142.37-41.67%
Vehicle crime91.75-18.18%
Other theft91.120.00%
Drugs51.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-63.64%
Robbery40.50100.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Shoplifting30.3750.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.12-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.250.00%
Vehicle crime111.370.00%
Other theft91.370.00%
Burglary41.120.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
April 202414
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
April 202428
January 202414
December 202325
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.14 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 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
May 20241
April 202423
February 20241
January 202416
December 202312
November 202314
October 202324

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 5RR 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. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Carnforth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rama Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Estreham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Aberfoyle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1