HELMSDALE ROAD, SW16 5XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 5XQ

HELMSDALE ROAD, SW16 5XQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This SW16 5XQ 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 5XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 5XQ, encompassing approximately 7695 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

SW16 5XQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Woodgate Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Runnymede Crescent with total crimes: 6

HELMSDALE ROAD, SW16 5XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.0415.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.99185.71%
Shoplifting132.60160.00%
Burglary71.69600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9150.00%
Vehicle crime40.7833.33%
Public order40.5233.33%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Other theft20.390.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.60-41.67%
Shoplifting50.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-66.67%
Public order30.390.00%
Other theft20.39100.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.13-85.71%
Drugs10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.2887.50%
Violence and sexual offences121.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime91.56200.00%
Burglary71.1775.00%
Robbery40.91100.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.13-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.4138.46%
Other theft92.34125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.17-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.04250.00%
Burglary40.91100.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Robbery20.39-60.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1130.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.6957.14%
Robbery51.4325.00%
Vehicle crime40.65-42.86%
Other theft40.52100.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Burglary20.39-60.00%
Shoplifting20.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.260.00%
Public order10.26-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.50-61.54%
Public order81.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.04-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.91-22.22%
Burglary50.91150.00%
Robbery40.6533.33%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other theft20.39-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-77.78%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.880.00%
Other theft93.380.00%
Vehicle crime91.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.170.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
April 202415
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20247
April 202412
January 202418
December 202313
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Woodgate Drive
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Runnymede Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Rowan Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Broadview Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Granton Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Larbert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Stirling Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stockport Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Woodmansterne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farmhouse Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Allen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Veronica Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Lacrosse Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oxtoby Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Chilmark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Hassocks Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Greenock Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Streatham Vale
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Braeside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Bridgewood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Drakewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Grayscroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Nettlewood Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Meadfoot Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Leonard Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Lilian Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Lonesome Way
    Total1
    Public order1