SW16 6EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6EW

SW16 6EW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6EW 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 6EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6EW, encompassing approximately 9860 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SW16 6EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shrubbery Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

SW16 6EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.85-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences252.8419.05%
Other theft112.541000.00%
Public order91.12-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.9133.33%
Robbery70.81250.00%
Burglary50.71150.00%
Theft from the person40.51100.00%
Shoplifting40.41300.00%
Vehicle crime40.41100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.040.00%
Public order132.131200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.05-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour203.5542.86%
Public order132.03160.00%
Other theft81.32-33.33%
Robbery80.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.81-45.45%
Theft from the person50.61-16.67%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Burglary30.30-50.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.76117.65%
Anti-social behaviour143.75-6.67%
Other theft121.420.00%
Vehicle crime111.22175.00%
Robbery101.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Burglary60.7120.00%
Theft from the person60.61-14.29%
Public order50.61-16.67%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Drugs40.41300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.82-51.43%
Anti-social behaviour151.72-31.82%
Other theft121.52-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.22-33.33%
Theft from the person70.81600.00%
Public order60.7120.00%
Robbery60.6120.00%
Burglary50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.37-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour223.55-15.38%
Other theft142.2327.27%
Vehicle crime121.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.22140.00%
Shoplifting61.22200.00%
Public order50.61-44.44%
Robbery50.51400.00%
Burglary50.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.650.00%
Other theft112.640.00%
Public order91.120.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
April 202420
January 202414
December 202315
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 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 202413
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
April 202435
January 202437
December 202317
November 202335
October 202336

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
September 20248
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 202312
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 20243
December 20231
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 6EW 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. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rutford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Madeira Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Gleneldon Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 22. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1