WESTWELL ROAD, SW16 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5RT

WESTWELL ROAD, SW16 5RT, Lambeth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.88 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5RT, encompassing approximately 7240 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

SW16 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

WESTWELL ROAD, SW16 5RT 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 offences2711.8858.82%
Anti-social behaviour163.73-46.67%
Public order102.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.38133.33%
Other theft60.9720.00%
Vehicle crime60.8350.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Shoplifting30.4150.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.140.00%
Public order122.350.00%
Other theft51.660.00%
Robbery40.690.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.28100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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 arson10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.900.00%
Vehicle crime102.350.00%
Burglary81.38700.00%
Other theft81.10300.00%
Robbery71.100.00%
Shoplifting60.970.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

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 theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6718.18%
Anti-social behaviour101.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.3860.00%
Robbery81.10100.00%
Other theft71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9740.00%
Drugs60.97200.00%
Burglary50.8366.67%
Shoplifting50.6966.67%
Public order10.69-88.89%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.0811.11%
Violence and sexual offences112.76-21.43%
Public order91.52350.00%
Other theft71.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.97-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-16.67%
Robbery40.690.00%
Burglary30.55200.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Drugs20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.9412.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.49-6.67%
Vehicle crime91.9328.57%
Other theft81.24-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-25.00%
Robbery40.83300.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Shoplifting30.41200.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.14-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.210.00%
Other theft92.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.100.00%
Public order50.970.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
April 202421
January 202410
December 202320
November 202318
October 202316

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
May 20241
April 202417
February 20241
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
March 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 5RT 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
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tankerville Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Estreham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Streatham Common South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Penistone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1