SW2 2UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2UQ

SW2 2UQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2UQ 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 2UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2UQ, encompassing approximately 10015 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SW2 2UQ 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
  • Medora Road with total crimes: 7

SW2 2UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.59108.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.5035.71%
Drugs91.90800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9075.00%
Other theft60.70100.00%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Vehicle crime30.30200.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.49-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences121.40-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Burglary30.40-50.00%
Robbery30.30200.00%
Other theft30.30-57.14%
Public order20.30-50.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.89-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour181.90200.00%
Vehicle crime101.8025.00%
Other theft71.00133.33%
Burglary60.70200.00%
Public order40.60100.00%
Drugs20.40-60.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.59-12.00%
Vehicle crime82.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.800.00%
Drugs50.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50-20.00%
Other theft30.40-62.50%
Robbery20.300.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Public order20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.29212.50%
Vehicle crime82.5060.00%
Other theft80.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.80-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-16.67%
Drugs40.50300.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.69-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences81.30-68.00%
Burglary60.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6050.00%
Vehicle crime50.60150.00%
Public order40.50100.00%
Other theft40.40100.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.7938.89%
Anti-social behaviour142.50-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-20.00%
Robbery30.40200.00%
Burglary30.30200.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Other theft20.20-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour256.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.500.00%
Other theft91.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Vehicle crime50.500.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

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 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202412
April 202419
January 202422
December 202325
November 20238
October 202325
September 202318

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202418
January 20246
December 20236
November 202313
October 202314
September 202325

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20246
January 20242
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 2UQ 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. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Trees
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    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. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ostade Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1