RICKARD CLOSE, SW2 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2RU

RICKARD CLOSE, SW2 2RU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2RU, encompassing approximately 9314 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW2 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Craignair Road with total crimes: 8
  • High Trees with total crimes: 5
  • Wavertree Road with total crimes: 5

RICKARD CLOSE, SW2 2RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences207.9481.82%
Anti-social behaviour202.15-4.76%
Other theft82.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8625.00%
Drugs50.54400.00%
Robbery50.5425.00%
Theft from the person40.54300.00%
Vehicle crime30.4350.00%
Burglary20.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour215.8040.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.25-42.11%
Burglary41.18-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Robbery40.4333.33%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-66.67%
Other theft20.21-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.3018.75%
Anti-social behaviour152.0450.00%
Other theft91.6180.00%
Burglary70.97600.00%
Vehicle crime60.75-14.29%
Public order40.6433.33%
Robbery30.4350.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.58-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour101.7242.86%
Vehicle crime71.07-30.00%
Other theft50.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-50.00%
Drugs30.32-50.00%
Public order30.32200.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.0953.33%
Vehicle crime102.4742.86%
Other theft71.0716.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.75-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.75-25.00%
Drugs60.64200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.01-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour81.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8660.00%
Vehicle crime70.8616.67%
Other theft60.75-25.00%
Burglary50.64150.00%
Public order40.5433.33%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.8436.84%
Anti-social behaviour162.796.67%
Other theft81.7214.29%
Vehicle crime60.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-16.67%
Public order30.54200.00%
Robbery30.3250.00%
Burglary20.32100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.040.00%
Vehicle crime71.610.00%
Other theft70.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
April 202419
January 202416
December 202323
November 202315
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
April 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. High Trees
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Palace Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ethelworth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Jemma Knowles Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Skiffington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ewen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Neil Wates Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1