SW2 4BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4BF

SW2 4BF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4BF 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 4BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4BF, encompassing approximately 9055 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SW2 4BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morrish Road with total crimes: 7
  • Staplefield Close with total crimes: 6
  • Streatham Place with total crimes: 5

SW2 4BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.9584.62%
Anti-social behaviour112.65-66.67%
Drugs81.21700.00%
Vehicle crime70.880.00%
Other theft70.77600.00%
Robbery40.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44100.00%
Shoplifting30.440.00%
Burglary30.33-40.00%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour338.0643.48%
Violence and sexual offences133.64-7.14%
Vehicle crime71.44-53.33%
Robbery50.770.00%
Burglary50.5566.67%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Other theft10.11-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.0621.05%
Vehicle crime152.54200.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.660.00%
Other theft41.55-20.00%
Public order40.44-20.00%
Drugs40.44300.00%
Burglary30.440.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.1835.71%
Violence and sexual offences142.10-46.15%
Shoplifting61.55100.00%
Public order50.6666.67%
Vehicle crime50.55-16.67%
Other theft50.55-28.57%
Robbery30.550.00%
Burglary30.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.62160.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.87-6.67%
Other theft71.5516.67%
Vehicle crime60.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-42.86%
Robbery30.440.00%
Public order30.33-70.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Burglary10.11-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.66-23.08%
Public order101.10150.00%
Vehicle crime81.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8875.00%
Other theft60.7750.00%
Burglary50.66-28.57%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Robbery30.33200.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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 behaviour157.18-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences131.66-23.53%
Vehicle crime101.44400.00%
Burglary71.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Other theft40.44-42.86%
Public order40.44300.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.22100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%
Drugs10.11-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour196.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.100.00%
Other theft71.880.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202433
April 202423
January 202419
December 202314
November 202315
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202415
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 20232

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
April 202414
January 202414
December 202326
November 202310
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Streatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirkstall Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thornton Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Queensville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1