MERREDENE STREET, SW2 2AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2AG

MERREDENE STREET, SW2 2AG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 562 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 2AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2AG, encompassing approximately 11958 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 2AG area, explore the SW2 2AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

MERREDENE STREET, SW2 2AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.5494.44%
Violence and sexual offences312.9319.23%
Drugs172.590.00%
Burglary81.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.670.00%
Vehicle crime60.6720.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Other crime40.420.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Theft from the person30.25200.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.69-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.17-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson81.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.67-72.22%
Public order40.42100.00%
Other theft30.33-40.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.08-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.86-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour192.51-9.52%
Vehicle crime181.59350.00%
Other theft51.5125.00%
Burglary40.42-20.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%
Theft from the person40.33100.00%
Drugs30.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Public order20.17-66.67%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences327.02-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour212.685.00%
Public order61.7650.00%
Burglary50.50150.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-33.33%
Other theft40.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.33100.00%
Drugs40.33-20.00%
Theft from the person20.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.53115.79%
Anti-social behaviour203.43-23.08%
Other theft121.67500.00%
Vehicle crime61.0050.00%
Drugs50.50150.00%
Public order40.42-63.64%
Theft from the person30.33200.00%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Other crime30.25-66.67%
Burglary20.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.5318.18%
Violence and sexual offences192.17-40.62%
Public order111.59266.67%
Other crime90.92-10.00%
Burglary80.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other theft20.17-77.78%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In October 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 offences328.28-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour222.68-56.00%
Other crime101.84150.00%
Other theft90.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7550.00%
Vehicle crime60.5020.00%
Burglary60.50200.00%
Public order30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5010.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.180.00%
Other theft63.090.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Public order50.420.00%
Robbery40.420.00%
Other crime40.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.330.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Drugs30.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202418
April 202419
January 202421
December 202320
November 202326
October 202322
September 202350

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202418
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202426
April 202430
January 202432
December 202341
November 202319
October 202332
September 202337

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 2AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1