DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 3TR

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TR, Lambeth has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3TR 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 3TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3TR, encompassing approximately 8295 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (39.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW2 3TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 13

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.7839.29%
Violence and sexual offences214.7040.00%
Public order82.53300.00%
Burglary80.96100.00%
Other theft50.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.60150.00%
Vehicle crime50.60150.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Theft from the person30.36200.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.36200.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour287.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.380.00%
Burglary41.810.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Public order20.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.890.00%
Vehicle crime122.650.00%
Burglary71.450.00%
Other theft70.840.00%
Robbery70.84600.00%
Public order50.84400.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Bicycle theft40.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-25.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson40.72-33.33%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.8515.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.77-13.64%
Other theft102.29-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-40.00%
Burglary60.720.00%
Shoplifting60.7220.00%
Vehicle crime50.72-58.33%
Drugs50.60400.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Robbery20.36-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3015.79%
Anti-social behaviour202.650.00%
Other theft132.4144.44%
Vehicle crime121.5771.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.45-23.08%
Robbery61.21200.00%
Burglary60.72200.00%
Public order50.72-37.50%
Shoplifting50.6066.67%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.49-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.4172.73%
Criminal damage and arson132.2985.71%
Other theft91.570.00%
Public order81.08100.00%
Vehicle crime70.9675.00%
Shoplifting30.8450.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.84-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences112.89-57.69%
Other theft91.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0840.00%
Public order40.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.250.00%
Public order63.130.00%
Other theft60.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
April 202424
January 202423
December 202320
November 202320
October 202324
September 202327

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20247
January 202410
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202422
January 202419
December 202322
November 202319
October 202311
September 202326

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barrhill Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Streatham Hill
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Lowndes Mews
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Chalcot Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Lydhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1