SW2 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4BU

SW2 4BU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4BU 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 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4BU, encompassing approximately 8784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

SW2 4BU 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

SW2 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.6334.78%
Violence and sexual offences123.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.37-64.29%
Burglary50.57150.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.11-50.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.7421.05%
Vehicle crime142.62250.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.590.00%
Public order41.59-20.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.23-66.67%
Other theft20.23-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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 behaviour197.0635.71%
Violence and sexual offences142.16-36.36%
Shoplifting61.59100.00%
Public order50.6866.67%
Other theft50.57-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.57-33.33%
Robbery30.460.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.29120.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.50-6.67%
Other theft61.5920.00%
Vehicle crime60.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-42.86%
Robbery30.460.00%
Public order30.34-70.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%

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 behaviour157.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.71-23.08%
Public order101.14150.00%
Vehicle crime81.14-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.9175.00%
Other theft50.8025.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Burglary30.34-57.14%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 behaviour157.17-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences131.71-23.53%
Vehicle crime91.48350.00%
Burglary71.02250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.80100.00%
Other theft40.46-42.86%
Public order40.46300.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

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 behaviour196.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.160.00%
Other theft71.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.800.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Burglary20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
April 202423
January 202419
December 202314
November 202315
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 202414
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202414
January 202414
December 202322
November 202310
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 4BU 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. New Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Montrell Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morrish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Streatham Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sulina Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Saxby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holmewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Parkthorne Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Scrutton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Langholm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Adelina Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Lexton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bourke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bowie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Headlam Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1