SW16 6LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6LD

SW16 6LD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.40 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6LD 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 6LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6LD, encompassing approximately 9762 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SW16 6LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Gleneldon Mews with total crimes: 7

SW16 6LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.4020.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.4612.50%
Public order91.84-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson70.92133.33%
Other theft70.72600.00%
Robbery60.72500.00%
Shoplifting50.61400.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour162.050.00%
Public order111.641000.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences328.91-17.95%
Public order113.28450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.130.00%
Robbery80.82-11.11%
Other theft60.82-53.85%
Vehicle crime60.61-33.33%
Shoplifting50.6125.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Theft from the person30.31-50.00%
Burglary20.31-60.00%
Drugs20.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.8695.00%
Other theft133.998.33%
Vehicle crime91.33125.00%
Robbery90.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.82-33.33%
Theft from the person60.610.00%
Burglary50.6166.67%
Drugs40.510.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Public order20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour162.05-15.79%
Other theft121.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.23-25.00%
Public order60.9220.00%
Theft from the person60.610.00%
Shoplifting40.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.41-60.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.45-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour192.87-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson121.95200.00%
Other theft121.2333.33%
Vehicle crime101.23400.00%
Shoplifting61.02200.00%
Public order50.61-37.50%
Robbery40.51300.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.7331.03%
Anti-social behaviour223.8929.41%
Other theft92.2528.57%
Public order80.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.82-55.56%
Burglary30.41-40.00%
Drugs30.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Shoplifting20.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.740.00%
Other theft70.920.00%
Public order60.720.00%
Burglary50.610.00%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
April 20248
January 20248
December 202316
November 202319
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202432
January 202439
December 202320
November 202328
October 202338
September 202329

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.56 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 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20246
December 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 202310
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW16 6LD 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. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fir Tree Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ellora Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Streatham High Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aldrington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mitcham Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Fayland Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1