SW2 3NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3NS

SW2 3NS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3NS 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 3NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3NS, encompassing approximately 9885 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW2 3NS 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 3NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.60-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences232.43130.00%
Other theft62.33200.00%
Robbery60.610.00%
Theft from the person50.6166.67%
Vehicle crime40.5133.33%
Public order40.40100.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3050.00%
Drugs30.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour337.08120.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.34-60.00%
Robbery61.0120.00%
Drugs40.61300.00%
Theft from the person30.40200.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%
Burglary20.20-33.33%
Public order20.200.00%
Other theft20.20-81.82%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.1966.67%
Vehicle crime152.53275.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.527.14%
Other theft111.52175.00%
Robbery51.11150.00%
Burglary30.510.00%
Public order20.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.97-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour141.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.51-55.56%
Other theft40.40-55.56%
Public order40.40-20.00%
Drugs40.400.00%
Burglary30.40200.00%
Theft from the person20.30100.00%
Robbery20.20-50.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.69-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour142.1216.67%
Other theft91.4250.00%
Vehicle crime90.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.91-40.00%
Public order50.610.00%
Robbery40.51300.00%
Drugs40.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Burglary10.10-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.3846.67%
Anti-social behaviour122.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.21100.00%
Vehicle crime91.01200.00%
Other theft60.91-14.29%
Public order50.6125.00%
Drugs40.510.00%
Burglary30.4050.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.77-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences151.62-25.00%
Other theft71.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.7166.67%
Public order40.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour226.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.230.00%
Other theft82.020.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Burglary20.300.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
April 202425
January 202415
December 202321
November 202322
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
April 202415
January 202414
December 202314
November 202312
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202411
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 202415
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 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 2 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 3NS 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. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palace Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1