SW16 6JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6JP

SW16 6JP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 92 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.05 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6JP 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 6JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6JP, encompassing approximately 8326 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-48.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW16 6JP 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 6JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.0518.18%
Anti-social behaviour223.12-48.84%
Public order92.64-25.00%
Other theft81.08166.67%
Robbery60.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7250.00%
Theft from the person40.72100.00%
Shoplifting40.48100.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.24-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4311.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.160.00%
Public order122.641100.00%
Robbery51.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.57-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour284.0875.00%
Other theft103.360.00%
Public order91.20200.00%
Vehicle crime71.08-12.50%
Robbery70.840.00%
Burglary60.8420.00%
Shoplifting50.72-28.57%
Drugs30.60-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.69131.25%
Anti-social behaviour164.44-15.79%
Other theft101.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.200.00%
Vehicle crime81.0860.00%
Shoplifting70.960.00%
Drugs70.84250.00%
Robbery70.8416.67%
Burglary50.8466.67%
Theft from the person50.600.00%
Public order30.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.93-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences162.28-40.74%
Other theft101.92-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.20-18.18%
Shoplifting71.08-22.22%
Robbery60.8450.00%
Public order60.7220.00%
Vehicle crime50.72-44.44%
Theft from the person50.60400.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.573.85%
Anti-social behaviour213.24-16.00%
Other theft162.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.9257.14%
Shoplifting91.32200.00%
Vehicle crime91.0880.00%
Public order51.08-50.00%
Robbery40.60300.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Drugs30.4850.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.120.00%
Public order103.000.00%
Other theft81.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.840.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
May 20241
April 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
April 202434
January 202437
December 202316
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 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

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202443
April 202428
January 202416
December 202319
November 202321
October 202325

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 6JP 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. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Lewin Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Farnan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Greyhound Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hopton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Polworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1