SW2 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2LY

SW2 2LY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2LY, encompassing approximately 10523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Craignair Road with total crimes: 8
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 7

SW2 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.1750.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.57108.33%
Drugs122.380.00%
Other theft61.14100.00%
Vehicle crime40.5733.33%
Burglary30.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.2950.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour184.1828.57%
Violence and sexual offences121.71-45.45%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-76.92%
Public order20.29100.00%
Burglary20.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.804.76%
Anti-social behaviour142.09-6.67%
Vehicle crime131.33116.67%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Other theft40.3833.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour152.000.00%
Vehicle crime61.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Public order40.38300.00%
Drugs40.38100.00%
Other theft30.38-57.14%
Burglary20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.19-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.7584.62%
Anti-social behaviour152.28-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.43200.00%
Other theft70.86600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.67-33.33%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Burglary20.29-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Public order10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour275.8022.73%
Violence and sexual offences132.57-48.00%
Burglary71.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6720.00%
Public order30.5750.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-40.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.84-3.85%
Anti-social behaviour222.38-53.19%
Criminal damage and arson52.09150.00%
Vehicle crime50.4825.00%
Other theft40.48-20.00%
Burglary40.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Public order20.19-60.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour479.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.470.00%
Other theft52.470.00%
Public order50.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
April 202414
January 202415
December 202315
November 202327
October 202322
September 202347

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 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202413
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202422
January 202421
December 202324
November 202313
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 4. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bristowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ostade Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1