SW16 6GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6GF

SW16 6GF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6GF 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 6GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6GF, encompassing approximately 9877 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

SW16 6GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Rutford Road with total crimes: 7

SW16 6GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour257.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.530.00%
Public order122.431100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.210.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.53-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour143.547.69%
Public order131.42225.00%
Other theft81.32-38.46%
Vehicle crime80.81-11.11%
Robbery80.81-20.00%
Theft from the person50.81-16.67%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Burglary20.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.85-13.33%
Other theft131.320.00%
Robbery101.3266.67%
Vehicle crime91.0180.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.91-12.50%
Burglary60.7150.00%
Theft from the person60.61-14.29%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Public order40.400.00%
Drugs40.40300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.01-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour151.92-31.82%
Other theft131.52-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.32-33.33%
Theft from the person70.81250.00%
Robbery60.7120.00%
Vehicle crime50.61-58.33%
Burglary40.510.00%
Public order40.40-20.00%
Shoplifting40.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.40-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.95-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour223.24-21.43%
Other theft142.2316.67%
Vehicle crime121.42500.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.21140.00%
Shoplifting61.21200.00%
Public order50.61-44.44%
Robbery50.51400.00%
Burglary40.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.40200.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.83-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour283.7547.37%
Other theft122.8371.43%
Public order91.2150.00%
Burglary50.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.51-50.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Shoplifting20.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.920.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Other theft70.810.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Shoplifting40.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.400.00%
Theft from the person30.400.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202414
January 202413
December 202315
November 202322
October 202328
September 202319

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
April 202435
January 202438
December 202319
November 202332
October 202337
September 202339

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
May 20241
April 202413
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

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
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20248
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 202312
September 20237

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

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

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
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 6GF 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. Rutford Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ellora Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Polworth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 6. Empire Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Babington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Approach
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Prentis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Gleneldon Mews
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairmile Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Streatham (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Natal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bournevale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Gleneagle Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Streatham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Streatham High Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Lewin Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hopton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Gleneldon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Shrubbery Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ashlake Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Fernwood Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1