SW16 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6LH

SW16 6LH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6LH, encompassing approximately 9796 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SW16 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Shrubbery Road with total crimes: 10

SW16 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour252.768.70%
Other theft112.551000.00%
Public order111.12-15.38%
Shoplifting101.12900.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0216.67%
Robbery70.71600.00%
Vehicle crime40.7133.33%
Theft from the person30.41-40.00%
Burglary30.31200.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.760.00%
Public order132.351200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.330.00%
Theft from the person50.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.10-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.23-30.43%
Shoplifting153.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.5320.00%
Public order121.22100.00%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Robbery80.92-27.27%
Other theft70.82-53.33%
Theft from the person70.7140.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Drugs30.31-25.00%
Burglary10.31-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.96109.09%
Other theft154.700.00%
Robbery111.5383.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.12-58.33%
Vehicle crime91.02125.00%
Burglary80.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.82-11.11%
Public order60.8250.00%
Shoplifting50.61-28.57%
Theft from the person50.51-44.44%
Drugs40.510.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2410.82-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.45-31.25%
Other theft152.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.53-35.71%
Theft from the person90.92350.00%
Shoplifting70.9216.67%
Robbery60.7120.00%
Public order40.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.41-66.67%
Burglary30.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.56-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour253.27-10.71%
Other theft152.5515.38%
Criminal damage and arson141.53250.00%
Vehicle crime121.43500.00%
Public order61.22-40.00%
Shoplifting60.6120.00%
Robbery50.61400.00%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.31200.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.390.00%
Other theft132.860.00%
Public order101.330.00%
Shoplifting51.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202423
April 202412
January 202410
December 202324
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
April 202432
January 202446
December 202322
November 202332
October 202343

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20247
January 202415
December 202315
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
May 20241
April 202412
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 202415
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
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 20243
April 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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 6LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fir Tree Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Aldrington Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Rutford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Albert Carr Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Stanthorpe Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bournevale Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. William Dyce Mews
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gleneagle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hambro Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1