SW2 4FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4FA

SW2 4FA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4FA 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 4FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4FA, encompassing approximately 11093 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 4FA area, explore the SW2 4FA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 4FA area, visit the SW2 4FA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (61.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SW2 4FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

SW2 4FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.5661.90%
Anti-social behaviour183.06-55.00%
Drugs111.621000.00%
Other theft70.99600.00%
Vehicle crime60.6320.00%
Robbery50.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-28.57%
Shoplifting30.450.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Burglary20.18-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour408.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences213.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.890.00%
Public order50.6325.00%
Burglary50.4525.00%
Vehicle crime50.45-70.59%
Robbery40.450.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Other theft10.09-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.70-27.59%
Vehicle crime171.89183.33%
Other theft61.5350.00%
Drugs50.5466.67%
Burglary40.450.00%
Public order40.36-33.33%
Other crime30.360.00%
Shoplifting20.27-66.67%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.75-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour202.6133.33%
Public order61.8050.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-25.00%
Shoplifting60.54100.00%
Burglary40.54100.00%
Other theft40.36-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-25.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Drugs30.27-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.65143.75%
Anti-social behaviour153.52-40.00%
Other theft91.3550.00%
Vehicle crime80.8160.00%
Public order40.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.36-66.67%
Drugs40.3633.33%
Robbery30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Other crime30.27-62.50%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%

In November 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 behaviour258.568.70%
Violence and sexual offences162.25-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson121.44140.00%
Public order121.08140.00%
Other crime81.080.00%
Other theft60.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.54-50.00%
Burglary40.45-42.86%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Robbery30.27200.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In October 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 behaviour238.29-34.29%
Violence and sexual offences182.07-47.06%
Vehicle crime101.62400.00%
Other theft80.900.00%
Other crime80.72166.67%
Burglary70.72600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6325.00%
Public order50.4566.67%
Bicycle theft20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Robbery10.09-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.150.00%
Other theft83.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Drugs40.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Robbery30.270.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Burglary10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202440
April 202430
January 202420
December 202315
November 202325
October 202323
September 202335

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202417
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202421
April 202421
January 202429
December 202339
November 202316
October 202318
September 202334

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

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 20242
August 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1