MAPLESTEAD ROAD, SW2 3LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3LX

MAPLESTEAD ROAD, SW2 3LX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3LX 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 3LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3LX, encompassing approximately 11705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)

SW2 3LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Craignair Road with total crimes: 8
  • Morrish Road with total crimes: 7

MAPLESTEAD ROAD, SW2 3LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.12130.77%
Anti-social behaviour272.56-18.18%
Drugs112.31450.00%
Vehicle crime70.94133.33%
Robbery40.60-20.00%
Other theft40.340.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Burglary30.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Public order10.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour336.1522.22%
Violence and sexual offences132.82-40.91%
Robbery51.110.00%
Burglary40.430.00%
Other theft40.34-50.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.26-84.21%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.5235.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.31-18.52%
Vehicle crime191.88216.67%
Other theft81.62300.00%
Burglary40.68100.00%
Public order30.34-57.14%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.66-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour202.3117.65%
Public order71.7175.00%
Vehicle crime60.60-14.29%
Drugs50.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%
Other theft20.17-75.00%
Robbery10.17-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.01107.14%
Anti-social behaviour172.48-10.53%
Other theft81.45100.00%
Vehicle crime70.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-66.67%
Robbery40.3433.33%
Public order40.34-60.00%
Theft from the person30.34200.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.41-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences141.62-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.20100.00%
Public order101.03100.00%
Drugs40.85100.00%
Other theft40.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.34-55.56%
Burglary40.340.00%
Robbery30.34200.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.14-53.33%
Vehicle crime91.79200.00%
Other theft70.77-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.60500.00%
Public order50.5125.00%
Burglary40.4333.33%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Drugs20.26-33.33%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour458.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.840.00%
Other theft92.140.00%
Robbery40.770.00%
Public order40.340.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Drugs30.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
April 202427
January 202420
December 202317
November 202319
October 202321
September 202345

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202419
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202413
April 202422
January 202427
December 202329
November 202314
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202312
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Streatham Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Christchurch Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1