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

Overview of Crime in SW2 4HJ

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4HJ 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 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4HJ, encompassing approximately 4674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1114.12266.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.3583.33%
Public order102.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.14-35.71%
Burglary81.93166.67%
Other theft61.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.28200.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.49-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.99-25.00%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-62.50%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1966.67%
Vehicle crime84.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour81.7114.29%
Other theft41.71-20.00%
Burglary40.8633.33%
Shoplifting40.86-20.00%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.20-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour72.5775.00%
Vehicle crime61.50200.00%
Other theft51.28-16.67%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.48142.86%
Other theft63.6420.00%
Robbery51.28400.00%
Shoplifting51.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-50.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.43-86.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1510.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.500.00%
Other theft51.280.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
April 202420
January 202412
December 202317
November 20237

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.50 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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.00 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 20233
November 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.17 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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barrhill Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tenham Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Kirkstall Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thornton Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Salford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Emmanuel Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Glenfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Streatham Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Radbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Rastell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1