THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4HG

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4HG 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 4HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4HG, encompassing approximately 5343 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 4HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Thornton Avenue with total crimes: 4

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.810.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.680.00%
Other theft51.500.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Robbery40.75300.00%
Shoplifting40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson41.12300.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.61-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour72.4340.00%
Vehicle crime61.31200.00%
Other theft51.12-44.44%
Shoplifting50.940.00%
Public order30.94-25.00%
Burglary30.56-25.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.19-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6090.00%
Other theft93.5680.00%
Robbery61.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12-54.55%
Shoplifting50.94400.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.75-42.86%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-86.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1511.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.81-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences102.06-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson71.87-12.50%
Other theft51.31-16.67%
Public order40.9433.33%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.25-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.06166.67%
Other theft61.50100.00%
Vehicle crime51.12-28.57%
Burglary40.940.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.180.00%
Vehicle crime71.500.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Public order30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
April 202424
January 202413
December 202319
November 202310
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 202315
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Streatham Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Barrhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thornton Avenue
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dingley Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ardwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Salford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tenham Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sternhold Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Streatham Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Adelina Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Lexton Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1