SW2 3PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3PW

SW2 3PW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3PW 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 3PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3PW, encompassing approximately 8926 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW2 3PW 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

SW2 3PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences177.0688.89%
Anti-social behaviour171.9013.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.9066.67%
Robbery50.5666.67%
Drugs40.56100.00%
Vehicle crime40.450.00%
Theft from the person40.45300.00%
Other theft40.45100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.0425.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.68-43.75%
Public order41.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other theft20.22-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.7971.43%
Vehicle crime81.3433.33%
Other theft70.9075.00%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Public order50.56150.00%
Robbery30.5650.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.15-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour71.79-22.22%
Vehicle crime60.78-25.00%
Other theft40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Drugs20.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences266.83160.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.01-27.27%
Drugs60.900.00%
Other theft40.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-62.50%
Public order20.34-33.33%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.710.00%
Vehicle crime111.3483.33%
Violence and sexual offences101.23-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson81.12166.67%
Other theft60.9020.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.2718.75%
Anti-social behaviour122.130.00%
Vehicle crime61.34-33.33%
Other theft50.67-44.44%
Public order30.560.00%
Robbery30.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-40.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.790.00%
Vehicle crime91.340.00%
Other theft91.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202416
January 202416
December 202326
November 202310
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
April 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 3PW 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. Ethelworth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hardel Rise
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jemma Knowles Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Skiffington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ewen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lanercost Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Neil Wates Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Probyn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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