HERBERT MEWS, SW2 2YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2YG

HERBERT MEWS, SW2 2YG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.07 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2YG 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 2YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2YG, encompassing approximately 7925 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Craignair Road with total crimes: 8
  • Medora Road with total crimes: 7
  • Arlingford Road with total crimes: 6

HERBERT MEWS, SW2 2YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.07171.43%
Violence and sexual offences102.4025.00%
Drugs71.260.00%
Other theft50.88150.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.50100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.41-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour71.01-36.36%
Vehicle crime40.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Other theft20.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.5530.77%
Anti-social behaviour112.15-8.33%
Vehicle crime61.39-25.00%
Burglary40.76300.00%
Other theft40.5033.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.448.33%
Anti-social behaviour121.649.09%
Vehicle crime81.5114.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Drugs40.50300.00%
Other theft30.500.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.5122.22%
Vehicle crime71.39250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.88200.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Burglary30.38-40.00%
Other theft30.38200.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.66-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour91.14-30.77%
Burglary51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-60.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.3253.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.90-27.78%
Burglary51.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63150.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Public order20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour186.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.270.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Public order30.500.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
April 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 202323
September 202315

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ewen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bristowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ostade Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1