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

Overview of Crime in SW2 2AQ

MERREDENE STREET, SW2 2AQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2AQ, encompassing approximately 11949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

MERREDENE STREET, SW2 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour349.4688.89%
Violence and sexual offences292.8531.82%
Drugs172.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.420.00%
Burglary50.59150.00%
Vehicle crime40.4233.33%
Other crime40.330.00%
Other theft30.3350.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Theft from the person30.25200.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Public order10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.84-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson71.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-83.33%
Public order30.2550.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Other theft20.17-33.33%
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 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour191.840.00%
Vehicle crime181.59500.00%
Burglary41.51-20.00%
Theft from the person40.330.00%
Drugs30.33-25.00%
Other theft30.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Public order20.17-60.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences336.53-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.760.00%
Public order51.5925.00%
Burglary50.42400.00%
Other theft40.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.33100.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.33-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences367.78157.14%
Anti-social behaviour193.01-26.92%
Other theft121.59500.00%
Vehicle crime51.0025.00%
Public order40.42-63.64%
Drugs40.33100.00%
Theft from the person30.33200.00%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Other crime30.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-66.67%
Burglary10.17-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour266.9518.18%
Violence and sexual offences142.18-50.00%
Public order111.17266.67%
Other crime90.9212.50%
Burglary70.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-33.33%
Drugs20.330.00%
Other theft20.17-75.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.62-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour222.34-55.10%
Other theft81.8433.33%
Other crime80.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6750.00%
Vehicle crime60.5050.00%
Burglary50.50150.00%
Public order30.42-40.00%
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 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour499.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.100.00%
Other theft62.850.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Other crime40.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.330.00%
Drugs30.330.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
April 202422
January 202433
December 202336
November 202314
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202418
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202418
April 202419
January 202419
December 202319
November 202326
October 202322
September 202349

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20232
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 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
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
September 20231

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 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

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