SW16 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6AS

SW16 6AS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6AS 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 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6AS, encompassing approximately 9161 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW16 6AS area, explore the SW16 6AS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW16 6AS area, visit the SW16 6AS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-36.59% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

SW16 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

SW16 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.93-36.59%
Violence and sexual offences212.84-4.55%
Public order92.29-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson70.9840.00%
Other theft60.7650.00%
Robbery60.65100.00%
Theft from the person40.65100.00%
Shoplifting40.44300.00%
Vehicle crime40.4433.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs20.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4110.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.480.00%
Public order132.401200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.420.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Robbery30.330.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.11-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.35-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour293.7161.11%
Public order103.17150.00%
Other theft71.09-41.67%
Robbery70.76-30.00%
Shoplifting40.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.44-72.73%
Burglary30.33-40.00%
Drugs30.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.43111.11%
Anti-social behaviour184.150.00%
Other theft121.9620.00%
Vehicle crime111.31266.67%
Robbery101.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.090.00%
Theft from the person60.9820.00%
Drugs60.65500.00%
Burglary50.6525.00%
Public order40.55-42.86%
Shoplifting40.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.50-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour181.96-25.00%
Other theft101.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.09-18.18%
Public order70.9875.00%
Theft from the person50.76400.00%
Robbery50.5525.00%
Burglary40.55100.00%
Shoplifting40.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.44-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.33-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.17-14.29%
Other theft152.6266.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.6483.33%
Vehicle crime111.20175.00%
Shoplifting61.20200.00%
Public order40.65-60.00%
Robbery40.44300.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Drugs20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.22-33.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.170.00%
Public order103.060.00%
Other theft91.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.980.00%
Vehicle crime40.650.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202441
April 202429
January 202418
December 202318
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
May 20241
April 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202434
January 202438
December 202318
November 202329
October 202329

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Rutford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1