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

Overview of Crime in SW2 4HG

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.22 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4HG 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

SW2 4HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.22-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.6275.00%
Vehicle crime112.62266.67%
Public order102.060.00%
Burglary81.87166.67%
Other theft51.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Shoplifting30.56200.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

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 behaviour129.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.060.00%
Other theft61.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202424
January 202413
December 202319
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

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

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
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 4HG 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
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tenham Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Kirkstall Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thornton Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Salford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 14. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Emmanuel Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Beckett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Radbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rastell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1