SW16 6EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6EX

SW16 6EX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6EX 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 6EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6EX, encompassing approximately 7539 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-53.66% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW16 6EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Byron Close with total crimes: 7

SW16 6EX 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.6738.89%
Anti-social behaviour193.32-53.66%
Public order92.52-18.18%
Other theft71.19133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.9350.00%
Robbery50.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.66100.00%
Theft from the person40.53100.00%
Shoplifting40.53100.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Burglary20.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4111.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.440.00%
Public order112.391000.00%
Robbery51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.13-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.79-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour263.5873.33%
Other theft113.4510.00%
Public order81.46166.67%
Vehicle crime71.06-30.00%
Robbery70.93-30.00%
Burglary60.9320.00%
Shoplifting50.80-16.67%
Drugs30.66-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Theft from the person10.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.7282.35%
Anti-social behaviour154.11-21.05%
Vehicle crime101.99100.00%
Other theft101.3311.11%
Robbery101.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.330.00%
Drugs71.19250.00%
Shoplifting60.93-14.29%
Burglary50.8066.67%
Theft from the person50.660.00%
Public order30.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1911.805.56%
Violence and sexual offences172.52-34.62%
Other theft92.25-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson91.1912.50%
Shoplifting71.19-22.22%
Public order60.9350.00%
Vehicle crime50.80-50.00%
Theft from the person50.66400.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Burglary30.5350.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.068.33%
Anti-social behaviour183.45-14.29%
Other theft162.39100.00%
Vehicle crime102.1266.67%
Shoplifting91.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1914.29%
Public order41.06-55.56%
Robbery40.53300.00%
Bicycle theft40.53300.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.41-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour213.1831.25%
Public order92.7950.00%
Other theft81.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Vehicle crime60.9320.00%
Shoplifting30.80-40.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.850.00%
Other theft72.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.930.00%
Public order60.930.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20247
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
April 202427
January 202431
December 202317
November 202326
October 202324
September 202329

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 202410
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202441
April 202426
January 202415
December 202319
November 202318
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Byron Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westwell Road Approach
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rotherhill Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Streatham Common South
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Buckleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Shears Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Eucalyptus Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Pathfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Streatham Common North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1