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

Overview of Crime in SW2 3TX

DOWNTON AVENUE, SW2 3TX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.74 per 1,000 population. This SW2 3TX 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 3TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 3TX, encompassing approximately 7747 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW2 3TX 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 3TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7414.29%
Anti-social behaviour142.0740.00%
Drugs51.8125.00%
Vehicle crime50.65150.00%
Other theft50.65150.00%
Robbery50.65150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6533.33%
Theft from the person30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.130.00%
Public order10.13-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0727.27%
Anti-social behaviour101.810.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Public order30.39-40.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.26-83.33%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime126.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.55-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour101.42-33.33%
Other theft61.2920.00%
Public order50.7766.67%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.62-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour152.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.940.00%
Other theft50.90-37.50%
Public order30.6550.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-72.73%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.0715.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.9738.46%
Vehicle crime112.32-15.38%
Other theft81.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.0316.67%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Public order20.26-33.33%
Robbery20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.9153.85%
Vehicle crime132.58333.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.68-13.33%
Other theft81.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.03500.00%
Public order30.7750.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary20.26100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour155.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.94-23.53%
Other theft81.6833.33%
Vehicle crime31.03-57.14%
Public order20.39-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour208.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.580.00%
Vehicle crime72.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.900.00%
Public order70.900.00%
Other theft60.900.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202412
January 20243
December 202311
November 202313
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 202410
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202315
September 202320

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202411
January 202417
December 202323
November 202320
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 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
October 20231

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 3TX 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. Tredwell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Kingsmead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lanercost Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Nod Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Keymer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Lydhurst Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stockfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Faygate Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Presentation Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Roupell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1