SW16 6EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6EB

SW16 6EB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6EB 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 6EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6EB, encompassing approximately 10301 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-54.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW16 6EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Ellora Road with total crimes: 5

SW16 6EB 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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.1556.25%
Anti-social behaviour162.43-54.29%
Vehicle crime101.55100.00%
Other theft70.9775.00%
Public order70.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Shoplifting50.58400.00%
Burglary40.49300.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour357.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.400.00%
Public order71.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Other theft40.490.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.100.00%

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 arson10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour207.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences171.940.00%
Vehicle crime111.650.00%
Other theft71.07250.00%
Burglary50.68400.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

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 theft20.29-75.00%
Burglary10.19-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3815.79%
Anti-social behaviour102.14-52.38%
Vehicle crime90.97200.00%
Other theft80.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.78-12.50%
Drugs50.68150.00%
Robbery40.4933.33%
Burglary40.390.00%
Public order30.39-72.73%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour217.3840.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.0490.00%
Public order111.84450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0714.29%
Burglary40.78100.00%
Robbery30.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-72.73%
Other theft30.29-75.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.80-37.50%
Other theft121.4671.43%
Vehicle crime111.16-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.07-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson70.970.00%
Robbery50.6866.67%
Bicycle theft40.49300.00%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Burglary20.19-71.43%
Public order20.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.330.00%
Vehicle crime122.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Other theft70.680.00%
Burglary70.680.00%
Robbery30.680.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Public order20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202435
April 202420
January 202410
December 202321
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20247
March 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
May 20241
April 202417
January 202422
December 202319
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 6EB 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. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Carnforth Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pretoria Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Leverson Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mitcham Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Estreham Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rackham Mews
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Aberfoyle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mantlet Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Besley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Penwortham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Moyser Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Penrith Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eardley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Masters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Dahomey Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Fernthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Westcote Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Makers Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1