WAVERTREE ROAD, SW2 3SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3SJ

WAVERTREE ROAD, SW2 3SJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.14 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3SJ 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 3SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3SJ, encompassing approximately 10179 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SW2 3SJ 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

WAVERTREE ROAD, SW2 3SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.14-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences212.1675.00%
Burglary72.06133.33%
Vehicle crime70.69133.33%
Public order70.69250.00%
Other theft60.69200.00%
Theft from the person50.5966.67%
Robbery50.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.4933.33%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs30.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour327.07128.57%
Violence and sexual offences123.14-57.14%
Robbery61.180.00%
Drugs40.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Burglary30.29-25.00%
Theft from the person30.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.29-81.25%
Other theft20.29-77.78%
Public order20.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.74211.11%
Vehicle crime162.75220.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.57-6.67%
Other theft91.3850.00%
Robbery60.88200.00%
Burglary40.59-20.00%
Shoplifting40.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Drugs20.29-60.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour156.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.47-47.06%
Other theft60.88-33.33%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.490.00%
Vehicle crime50.49-50.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Drugs50.4925.00%
Public order40.490.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Robbery20.20-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3713.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.67-23.08%
Vehicle crime100.9811.11%
Other theft90.9812.50%
Robbery70.88600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-50.00%
Shoplifting50.49400.00%
Public order40.49-33.33%
Drugs40.390.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 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 offences156.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.47-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.28100.00%
Vehicle crime90.98125.00%
Other theft80.8814.29%
Public order60.79100.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour145.21-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences121.38-36.84%
Other theft71.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69400.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Burglary40.39100.00%
Public order30.3950.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.870.00%
Other theft71.770.00%
Vehicle crime40.690.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Burglary20.290.00%
Public order20.200.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

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 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
April 202428
January 20249
December 202317
November 202315
October 202312
September 202319

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202432
April 202414
January 202415
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202416
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

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 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 3SJ 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. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Palace Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1