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

Overview of Crime in SW2 3TT

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TT, Lambeth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.01 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3TT 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 3TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3TT, encompassing approximately 7237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

SW2 3TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hailsham Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Wavertree Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hillside Road with total crimes: 4

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour158.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.0736.36%
Vehicle crime52.07150.00%
Other theft50.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Robbery40.55300.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Theft from the person30.41200.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8022.22%
Anti-social behaviour101.5211.11%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Other theft20.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-85.71%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime146.77366.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.93-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.24-43.75%
Other theft51.24-16.67%
Public order50.6966.67%
Burglary40.6933.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.15-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour152.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.070.00%
Other theft60.97-25.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Burglary30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-72.73%
Theft from the person30.410.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2310.53%
Anti-social behaviour182.9038.46%
Vehicle crime112.49-15.38%
Other theft81.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1116.67%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Burglary20.410.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8435.71%
Vehicle crime132.63333.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.80-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson61.80500.00%
Other theft50.83-37.50%
Drugs20.690.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Burglary20.28100.00%
Public order20.28-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.210.00%
Other theft81.930.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202414
January 20243
December 202311
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 20249
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20249
January 202416
December 202321
November 202319
October 202314

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hailsham Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hillside Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palace Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stockfield Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lanercost Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Leigham Vale
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Rosedene Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Lydhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Christchurch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1