SW2 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3EF

SW2 3EF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.71 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3EF, encompassing approximately 7808 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SW2 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Palace Road with total crimes: 7
  • High Trees with total crimes: 5

SW2 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.9227.27%
Shoplifting81.79-11.11%
Robbery71.02250.00%
Drugs50.90400.00%
Vehicle crime40.64300.00%
Other theft40.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5150.00%
Theft from the person30.3850.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences126.27-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour111.540.00%
Shoplifting91.41200.00%
Public order41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.26-71.43%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0744.44%
Anti-social behaviour111.6622.22%
Vehicle crime101.4166.67%
Other theft71.2875.00%
Burglary60.90200.00%
Public order50.7725.00%
Robbery40.64100.00%
Shoplifting30.5150.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.27-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences91.15-52.63%
Vehicle crime61.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.770.00%
Public order40.77100.00%
Other theft40.51-33.33%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Robbery20.26100.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.94137.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.4322.22%
Vehicle crime81.41-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.0250.00%
Other theft60.7720.00%
Drugs50.770.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.41-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences81.15-33.33%
Other theft51.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.64100.00%
Shoplifting30.51-72.73%
Public order20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.660.00%
Shoplifting111.540.00%
Vehicle crime71.410.00%
Other theft60.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Public order10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202413
January 20249
December 202319
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Palace Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 3. High Trees
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Hardel Rise
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jemma Knowles Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Leigham Vale
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parade Mews
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Perran Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lanercost Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Neil Wates Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Probyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lupin Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Kinfauns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1