SW16 6NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW16 6NW

SW16 6NW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This SW16 6NW 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 6NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW16 6NW, encompassing approximately 9529 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)

SW16 6NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Ockley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

SW16 6NW 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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.968.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.834.76%
Shoplifting202.31900.00%
Public order122.100.00%
Other theft101.26900.00%
Robbery71.05250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73100.00%
Burglary40.42100.00%
Vehicle crime40.4233.33%
Theft from the person20.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.620.00%
Public order122.201100.00%
Theft from the person51.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.100.00%

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 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.54-37.50%
Shoplifting213.1531.25%
Public order132.2085.71%
Robbery91.36-30.77%
Theft from the person90.9480.00%
Vehicle crime80.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.84-30.00%
Other theft70.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.06100.00%
Shoplifting165.0477.78%
Other theft141.68-17.65%
Robbery131.4785.71%
Anti-social behaviour101.36-54.55%
Vehicle crime71.05133.33%
Public order70.730.00%
Burglary60.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-50.00%
Theft from the person50.52-50.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.07-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour222.52-4.35%
Other theft172.3121.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.78-9.09%
Theft from the person101.05400.00%
Shoplifting91.05-25.00%
Public order70.94-22.22%
Robbery70.7340.00%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.22-32.61%
Anti-social behaviour233.254.55%
Other theft142.417.69%
Shoplifting121.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.26120.00%
Vehicle crime111.15450.00%
Public order91.15-10.00%
Robbery50.94400.00%
Burglary40.5233.33%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.014.55%
Anti-social behaviour224.8310.00%
Shoplifting162.3177.78%
Other theft131.6862.50%
Public order101.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-28.57%
Burglary30.52-50.00%
Drugs30.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%
Theft from the person10.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.620.00%
Public order102.100.00%
Shoplifting91.050.00%
Other theft80.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Burglary60.730.00%
Theft from the person50.630.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
April 20247
January 202410
December 202322
November 202323
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
April 202430
January 202448
December 202324
November 202331
October 202346
September 202344

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20247
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
May 20241
April 202413
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 202311
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20249
January 202413
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
April 202421
January 202416
December 20239
November 202312
October 202316
September 20239

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20249
January 20245
December 202310
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ockley Road
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shrubbery Road
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Gleneldon Mews
    Total7
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fir Tree Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. 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. Ashlake Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Keens Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Swallow Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gleneagle Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Prentis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Empire Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Whinfell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tarrington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1