SW2 3DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3DW

SW2 3DW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 3DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3DW, encompassing approximately 4963 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 3DW area, explore the SW2 3DW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 3DW area, visit the SW2 3DW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 3DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Ethelworth Court with total crimes: 4
  • Penrith Place with total crimes: 4

SW2 3DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.881300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.820.00%
Shoplifting92.220.00%
Public order51.81400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Other theft20.40100.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.200.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.20-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.220.00%
Burglary72.220.00%
Public order61.41500.00%
Vehicle crime61.210.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.600.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.20-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.1154.55%
Violence and sexual offences163.42-36.00%
Vehicle crime103.2242.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.010.00%
Public order61.21100.00%
Other theft51.210.00%
Robbery51.0166.67%
Burglary41.01100.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Drugs10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.04-38.89%
Vehicle crime72.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.4150.00%
Drugs51.21400.00%
Other theft51.0166.67%
Public order31.010.00%
Robbery30.60200.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 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 behaviour1812.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime113.02175.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.22-20.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary30.60200.00%
Other theft30.60-40.00%
Shoplifting30.60-72.73%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.20-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.63100.00%
Shoplifting113.63-15.38%
Robbery82.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-58.33%
Other theft51.0166.67%
Vehicle crime41.01-69.23%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.920.00%
Vehicle crime133.630.00%
Shoplifting132.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.420.00%
Public order61.810.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
April 202411
January 202417
December 202311
November 202318
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20241
April 202411
January 202416
December 202325
November 202315
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
October 20234
September 202313

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ethelworth Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Penrith Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Abbess Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Station Rise
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Deronda Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Jemma Knowles Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Tulse Hill (Station)
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Perran Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jarrett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. High Trees
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Neil Wates Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hardel Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Faith'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Deerbrook Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Birkbeck Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birkbeck Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elmcourt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Parade Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Probyn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lanercost Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Kingsmead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kinfauns Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Harpenden Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ulverstone Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Ullswater Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Palace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1