LYDHURST AVENUE, SW2 3AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3AN

LYDHURST AVENUE, SW2 3AN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3AN 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 3AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3AN, encompassing approximately 4836 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 3AN area, explore the SW2 3AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW2 3AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Hailsham Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Leigham Court Road with total crimes: 5

LYDHURST AVENUE, SW2 3AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2914.6831.82%
Violence and sexual offences156.0036.36%
Criminal damage and arson63.1050.00%
Theft from the person41.240.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Other theft30.62200.00%
Robbery30.62200.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.9237.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.55175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Drugs30.83200.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Public order20.41-71.43%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.34-11.11%
Vehicle crime123.31200.00%
Public order72.4875.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-76.47%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Other theft20.62-66.67%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.65-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences173.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.510.00%
Other theft61.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-63.64%
Public order40.83300.00%
Theft from the person40.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Burglary20.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2115.0931.25%
Violence and sexual offences174.3413.33%
Vehicle crime113.5137.50%
Other theft102.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0740.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.99-30.43%
Violence and sexual offences153.3125.00%
Vehicle crime83.10300.00%
Other theft51.65-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0366.67%
Burglary21.030.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.760.00%
Other theft62.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
April 202416
January 202418
December 202321
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20244
January 202417
December 202317
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 202412
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 3AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Leigham Court Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stockfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palace Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Lydhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1