SW2 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3EZ

SW2 3EZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3EZ 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 3EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3EZ, encompassing approximately 9746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Robbery: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

SW2 3EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 12
  • Staplefield Close with total crimes: 6

SW2 3EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.52-32.43%
Violence and sexual offences212.56133.33%
Robbery72.1516.67%
Other theft60.72200.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Theft from the person40.510.00%
Public order40.41100.00%
Burglary30.41-25.00%
Drugs30.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour377.80164.29%
Violence and sexual offences93.80-62.50%
Robbery60.9220.00%
Vehicle crime50.62-61.54%
Burglary40.5133.33%
Theft from the person40.41300.00%
Drugs30.41200.00%
Public order20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Other theft20.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.46-6.67%
Vehicle crime131.44225.00%
Other theft81.33166.67%
Robbery50.82150.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Public order10.10-85.71%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.9536.36%
Violence and sexual offences121.54-33.33%
Public order71.2340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.41-60.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Burglary30.41200.00%
Other theft30.31-70.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Robbery20.21-50.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.285.88%
Anti-social behaviour111.85-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.1342.86%
Other theft101.0342.86%
Public order51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-60.00%
Robbery40.4133.33%
Drugs40.41-20.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3930.77%
Anti-social behaviour131.74-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson101.33150.00%
Other theft71.03-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.7275.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Public order50.5125.00%
Burglary40.51100.00%
Robbery30.41200.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.640.00%
Other theft81.330.00%
Public order40.820.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.410.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
April 202424
January 202412
December 202318
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202437
April 202414
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202413
January 20244
December 202310
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barrhill Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Streatham Hill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Palace Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1