SW2 3EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3EJ

SW2 3EJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3EJ 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 3EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3EJ, encompassing approximately 9707 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (227.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-70.83% decrease)
  • Robbery: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW2 3EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staplefield Close with total crimes: 14
  • Rodmill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Claremont Close with total crimes: 4

SW2 3EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour367.31227.27%
Violence and sexual offences73.71-70.83%
Robbery50.7266.67%
Vehicle crime50.52-50.00%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Theft from the person40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Other theft20.21-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.5941.18%
Anti-social behaviour112.47-8.33%
Vehicle crime101.13150.00%
Other theft71.03250.00%
Robbery30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Public order20.21-66.67%
Drugs20.21-50.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.25-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour121.7520.00%
Public order61.2450.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-55.56%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-50.00%
Other theft20.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.70-5.26%
Other theft101.8525.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.03-9.09%
Vehicle crime91.0312.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-55.56%
Drugs40.41-20.00%
Public order40.41-20.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 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 offences197.5226.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.96-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson91.1350.00%
Other theft80.930.00%
Vehicle crime80.8260.00%
Drugs50.82400.00%
Public order50.5266.67%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour176.39-15.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.75-21.05%
Other theft81.55-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.82200.00%
Vehicle crime50.62150.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.060.00%
Other theft91.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.210.00%
Burglary20.210.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202424
January 202417
December 202318
November 202319
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 202310
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Staplefield Close
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Rodmill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Claremont Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Coburg Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Downton Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Streatham Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Daysbrook Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gaywood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Roupell Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Bannister Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Maplestead Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Cotherstone Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Palace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nuthurst Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Pakefield Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Limetree Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Mackie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Holmewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1