STAPLEFIELD CLOSE, SW2 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4AF

STAPLEFIELD CLOSE, SW2 4AF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4AF, encompassing approximately 11196 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 4AF area, explore the SW2 4AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Robbery: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

SW2 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Staplefield Close with total crimes: 14
  • Rodmill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Forster Road with total crimes: 5

STAPLEFIELD CLOSE, SW2 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour427.7744.83%
Violence and sexual offences123.75-57.14%
Robbery71.07133.33%
Burglary50.630.00%
Public order50.4525.00%
Vehicle crime50.45-76.19%
Theft from the person30.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.4738.10%
Violence and sexual offences282.5964.71%
Vehicle crime212.50320.00%
Other theft61.88200.00%
Burglary50.54150.00%
Drugs40.45100.00%
Public order40.36-50.00%
Robbery30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour215.8961.54%
Violence and sexual offences171.88-15.00%
Public order81.5214.29%
Vehicle crime50.71-37.50%
Shoplifting50.4525.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other theft20.18-71.43%
Robbery20.18-75.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9711.11%
Anti-social behaviour131.79-43.48%
Robbery81.16166.67%
Vehicle crime80.71-33.33%
Other theft70.7116.67%
Public order70.63-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.63-69.23%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Drugs20.18-60.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.66-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.0512.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.61116.67%
Public order121.1650.00%
Vehicle crime121.0733.33%
Other theft61.07-14.29%
Drugs50.54150.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour257.77-35.90%
Violence and sexual offences162.23-30.43%
Vehicle crime91.4350.00%
Public order80.80700.00%
Other theft70.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.63200.00%
Burglary40.54100.00%
Shoplifting30.36200.00%
Bicycle theft30.27-25.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour398.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.480.00%
Other theft82.050.00%
Vehicle crime60.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
April 202429
January 202421
December 202313
November 202323
October 202325
September 202339

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202428
January 202417
December 202320
November 202318
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202312
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
September 20232

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202421
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Staplefield Close
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Rodmill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forster Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Barrhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Claremont Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 6. New Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Brockham Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Streatham Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Daysbrook Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Roupell Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Montrell Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Morrish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Maplestead Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Cotherstone Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Streatham Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sulina Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Pakefield Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Holmewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lexton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Deepdene Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1