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

Overview of Crime in SW2 3TS

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3TS 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 3TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3TS, encompassing approximately 8388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SW2 3TS 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 3TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.8748.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.4131.25%
Burglary82.50300.00%
Public order70.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.83100.00%
Vehicle crime50.72150.00%
Other theft50.6025.00%
Robbery50.6066.67%
Theft from the person40.60100.00%
Drugs30.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%
Shoplifting30.36200.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.980.00%
Other theft41.910.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Public order30.36200.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
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 order10.12-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.500.00%
Vehicle crime172.500.00%
Public order72.03600.00%
Robbery60.83500.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Burglary50.600.00%
Shoplifting40.600.00%
Bicycle theft30.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-25.00%
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 arson40.72-42.86%
Public order10.48-85.71%
Robbery10.12-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences199.78-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour182.26-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-36.36%
Public order70.8340.00%
Other theft70.83-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.83-54.55%
Burglary50.600.00%
Shoplifting50.600.00%
Theft from the person30.6050.00%
Robbery30.36-57.14%
Drugs30.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4015.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.74-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson112.3822.22%
Vehicle crime111.310.00%
Other theft101.310.00%
Robbery71.19250.00%
Burglary50.83150.00%
Public order50.60-28.57%
Shoplifting50.60400.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

In November 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 behaviour2210.37-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.6242.86%
Vehicle crime112.38175.00%
Other theft101.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1950.00%
Public order71.0775.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Burglary20.24-33.33%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour258.11-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences142.98-41.67%
Other theft101.6725.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-14.29%
Public order40.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-33.33%
Burglary30.480.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2811.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.340.00%
Public order82.860.00%
Other theft80.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Vehicle crime60.830.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Other crime20.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202425
April 202421
January 202418
December 202320
November 202322
October 202325
September 202328

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
April 202421
January 202419
December 202323
November 202320
October 202314
September 202324

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202417
January 20245
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
September 20232

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 202310
November 202310
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 3TS 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. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Palace Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodland Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1