LIMETREE CLOSE, SW2 3EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3EN

LIMETREE CLOSE, SW2 3EN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3EN 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 3EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3EN, encompassing approximately 9541 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Robbery: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW2 3EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 12
  • High Trees with total crimes: 5
  • Wavertree Road with total crimes: 5

LIMETREE CLOSE, SW2 3EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.20-18.18%
Robbery61.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6325.00%
Drugs50.52400.00%
Other theft50.52150.00%
Vehicle crime40.5233.33%
Theft from the person30.4250.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour225.3583.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Robbery40.4233.33%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-62.50%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other theft20.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.1331.25%
Anti-social behaviour122.2020.00%
Other theft101.26400.00%
Vehicle crime81.0533.33%
Public order40.84100.00%
Burglary40.42300.00%
Drugs30.42-25.00%
Robbery30.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences164.82-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour101.6842.86%
Vehicle crime61.05-45.45%
Drugs40.630.00%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Other theft20.21-80.00%
Public order20.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.925.00%
Vehicle crime112.2022.22%
Other theft101.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.05-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-55.56%
Drugs40.4233.33%
Public order40.42-20.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.10-23.08%
Vehicle crime91.05125.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9450.00%
Other theft80.94-11.11%
Public order50.8466.67%
Burglary40.52100.00%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.18-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour131.68-23.53%
Other theft91.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.94100.00%
Vehicle crime40.6333.33%
Public order30.4250.00%
Robbery20.31100.00%
Burglary20.21100.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.780.00%
Other theft81.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
April 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20247
April 202421
January 202416
December 202321
November 202320
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20242
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 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
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Streatham Hill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. High Trees
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Palace Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Ewen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1