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

Overview of Crime in SW2 4AF

STAPLEFIELD CLOSE, SW2 4AF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4AF 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW2 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 12
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

STAPLEFIELD CLOSE, SW2 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.22-38.10%
Vehicle crime102.32100.00%
Drugs80.89300.00%
Other theft80.71700.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Burglary40.45-20.00%
Robbery40.36-42.86%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-50.00%

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 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202421
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202442
April 202429
January 202421
December 202313
November 202323
October 202325
September 202339

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202412
April 202428
January 202417
December 202320
November 202318
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
September 20232

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barrhill Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Streatham Hill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Streatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kirkstall Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1