BABINGTON ROAD, SW16 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6AL

BABINGTON ROAD, SW16 6AL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW16 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW16 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6AL, encompassing approximately 9899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 6AL area, explore the SW16 6AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SW16 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Ellora Road with total crimes: 4

BABINGTON ROAD, SW16 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.020.00%
Public order111.921000.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.300.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.09-15.38%
Public order113.33450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.11-11.11%
Vehicle crime80.81-11.11%
Robbery80.81-11.11%
Other theft60.81-53.85%
Shoplifting50.6125.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Theft from the person30.30-50.00%
Burglary20.30-60.00%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.8195.00%
Other theft133.948.33%
Vehicle crime91.31125.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.91-47.06%
Robbery90.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-40.00%
Theft from the person60.610.00%
Burglary50.6166.67%
Drugs40.51300.00%
Shoplifting40.400.00%
Public order20.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.89-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour172.02-10.53%
Other theft121.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.21-16.67%
Public order61.0120.00%
Theft from the person60.610.00%
Shoplifting40.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.40-63.64%
Burglary30.400.00%
Robbery30.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.51-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour192.93-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson121.92200.00%
Other theft121.2133.33%
Vehicle crime111.21450.00%
Shoplifting61.11200.00%
Public order50.61-37.50%
Robbery40.51300.00%
Burglary30.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.30200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.9026.67%
Anti-social behaviour243.8433.33%
Other theft92.4228.57%
Public order80.9133.33%
Burglary40.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.40-63.64%
Drugs30.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.820.00%
Other theft71.110.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Burglary50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
April 20248
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
May 20241
April 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202433
January 202439
December 202320
November 202329
October 202338
September 202330

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Ellora Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Empire Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Fir Tree Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Babington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Approach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gleneldon Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westcote Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Fairmile Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Streatham (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Natal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bournevale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Gleneagle Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mitcham Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Streatham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Streatham High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Lewin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Fernwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1