LEANDER ROAD, SW2 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2LH

LEANDER ROAD, SW2 2LH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.60 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2LH, encompassing approximately 11114 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 2LH area, explore the SW2 2LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 2LH area, visit the SW2 2LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)

SW2 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

LEANDER ROAD, SW2 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4512.60114.29%
Violence and sexual offences244.05-17.24%
Drugs162.16700.00%
Robbery91.44350.00%
Vehicle crime90.81-10.00%
Burglary90.81800.00%
Other theft60.8120.00%
Public order60.54100.00%
Theft from the person50.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.38-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour212.61-4.55%
Vehicle crime101.89-28.57%
Other theft50.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Public order30.27-25.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, 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 offences388.9190.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.42-15.38%
Vehicle crime141.9855.56%
Other theft61.2650.00%
Shoplifting50.5466.67%
Public order40.45-42.86%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.18-50.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.4623.81%
Violence and sexual offences202.34-35.48%
Vehicle crime91.8012.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.8175.00%
Public order70.6316.67%
Burglary60.63100.00%
Other theft40.54-69.23%
Theft from the person40.360.00%
Drugs40.3633.33%
Shoplifting30.3650.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.6455.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.795.00%
Other theft131.89160.00%
Vehicle crime81.17100.00%
Public order60.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Burglary30.36-50.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Drugs30.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour201.8011.11%
Burglary61.80-25.00%
Other theft50.54-28.57%
Public order50.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.36-42.86%
Robbery30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.18-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences247.83-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour182.16-50.00%
Burglary81.6260.00%
Other theft70.720.00%
Vehicle crime70.63133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.63150.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Theft from the person40.45300.00%
Robbery30.36-40.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences273.240.00%
Other theft72.430.00%
Burglary50.630.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Robbery50.450.00%
Shoplifting50.450.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 202313
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 202414
January 20249
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202421
April 202422
January 202426
December 202321
November 202320
October 202318
September 202336

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202438
January 202420
December 202331
November 202320
October 202324
September 202327

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bristowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1