BARCOMBE AVENUE, SW2 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3AU

BARCOMBE AVENUE, SW2 3AU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.47 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3AU 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 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3AU, encompassing approximately 6801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW2 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 13

BARCOMBE AVENUE, SW2 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3816.4740.74%
Violence and sexual offences205.5917.65%
Criminal damage and arson92.94200.00%
Public order91.32350.00%
Burglary81.32100.00%
Vehicle crime61.18200.00%
Other theft50.8825.00%
Shoplifting40.74300.00%
Theft from the person30.59200.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Robbery30.4450.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.970.00%
Other theft42.500.00%
Burglary40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.15-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.530.00%
Vehicle crime123.090.00%
Burglary71.760.00%
Public order71.03600.00%
Other theft61.030.00%
Robbery50.88400.00%
Shoplifting50.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.740.00%
Theft from the person40.590.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.44-25.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.88-50.00%
Public order10.59-83.33%
Robbery10.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.294.35%
Anti-social behaviour243.5314.29%
Other theft103.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.47-11.11%
Burglary71.1816.67%
Vehicle crime61.03-53.85%
Shoplifting60.8820.00%
Public order60.88-14.29%
Drugs50.88150.00%
Theft from the person30.7450.00%
Robbery30.44-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.174.55%
Anti-social behaviour213.380.00%
Other theft153.0966.67%
Vehicle crime132.2162.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.91-10.00%
Robbery71.32133.33%
Public order71.030.00%
Burglary61.03100.00%
Shoplifting50.8866.67%
Theft from the person20.74-50.00%
Drugs20.29-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.6757.14%
Anti-social behaviour213.23-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson103.0925.00%
Other theft91.4728.57%
Vehicle crime81.32166.67%
Public order71.1840.00%
Theft from the person41.030.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Shoplifting30.4450.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour239.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.060.00%
Other theft71.180.00%
Public order51.030.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.440.00%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202412
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202424
January 202424
December 202323
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202427
April 202421
January 202424
December 202321
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barrhill Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Streatham Hill
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brancaster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Leigham Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Streatham Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Chalcot Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Lydhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1