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

Overview of Crime in SW2 3TU

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.86 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3TU 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 3TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3TU, encompassing approximately 8938 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 3TU area, explore the SW2 3TU 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 (42.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

SW2 3TU 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 3TU 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3711.8642.31%
Violence and sexual offences244.14100.00%
Burglary82.69166.67%
Public order70.90133.33%
Vehicle crime50.78150.00%
Drugs40.56-20.00%
Other theft40.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.45100.00%
Robbery40.450.00%
Theft from the person30.4550.00%
Shoplifting30.34200.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.910.00%
Drugs51.340.00%
Robbery40.56300.00%
Other theft30.450.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Public order30.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 order10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.11-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.350.00%
Vehicle crime132.240.00%
Other theft71.450.00%
Public order60.78500.00%
Robbery60.67500.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Shoplifting40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-25.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

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 arson40.67-42.86%
Public order10.45-85.71%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour188.50-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences152.01-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson71.68-30.00%
Public order70.7840.00%
Other theft70.78-30.00%
Vehicle crime50.78-54.55%
Burglary50.560.00%
Shoplifting50.560.00%
Theft from the person30.5650.00%
Robbery20.34-71.43%
Drugs20.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1927.78%
Anti-social behaviour192.57-13.64%
Vehicle crime112.1322.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.23-16.67%
Other theft101.1211.11%
Robbery71.120.00%
Burglary50.78150.00%
Public order50.56-28.57%
Shoplifting50.56400.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Drugs20.22-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.29-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences182.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.01100.00%
Other theft91.340.00%
Vehicle crime91.01125.00%
Public order71.01250.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour236.94-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences122.57-45.45%
Other theft91.3480.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.010.00%
Vehicle crime40.670.00%
Burglary30.4550.00%
Public order20.34-71.43%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.130.00%
Public order72.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Other theft50.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.560.00%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
April 202421
January 202418
December 202319
November 202322
October 202323
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 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
April 202420
January 202415
December 202323
November 202318
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202413
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20237
September 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232
September 20237

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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 3TU 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bushell Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Palace Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Christchurch Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 30. Roupell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1