PALACE ROAD, SW2 3EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3EQ

PALACE ROAD, SW2 3EQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3EQ 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 3EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3EQ, encompassing approximately 8952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Robbery: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW2 3EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palace Road with total crimes: 7
  • High Trees with total crimes: 5
  • Wavertree Road with total crimes: 5

PALACE ROAD, SW2 3EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.59166.67%
Anti-social behaviour161.7914.29%
Robbery51.7966.67%
Theft from the person50.56400.00%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Other theft40.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.3655.56%
Violence and sexual offences61.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-75.00%
Public order20.22-60.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other theft10.11-85.71%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.3428.57%
Vehicle crime81.0133.33%
Other theft70.89133.33%
Public order50.7866.67%
Burglary40.560.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.80-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.01-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.670.00%
Burglary40.67300.00%
Public order30.45200.00%
Other theft30.34-25.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Drugs20.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.2320.00%
Vehicle crime91.34-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Other theft40.67-20.00%
Drugs40.45300.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime115.4783.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.23-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences101.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.12200.00%
Other theft50.67-16.67%
Public order30.5650.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.680.00%
Other theft61.450.00%
Vehicle crime60.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202412
January 20249
December 202320
November 202310
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 20249
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Palace Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hardel Rise
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jemma Knowles Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lanercost Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neil Wates Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Kinfauns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1