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

Overview of Crime in SW2 4HL

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.46 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4HL 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 4HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4HL, encompassing approximately 4757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SW2 4HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tenham Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkstall Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Thornton Avenue with total crimes: 3

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime129.46300.00%
Other theft82.52700.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.68-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.4725.00%
Public order51.050.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7887.50%
Vehicle crime93.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.78-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-20.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3687.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.15-37.50%
Other theft41.0533.33%
Vehicle crime30.84-81.25%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime169.88166.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.36-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences81.68-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Burglary40.84100.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

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 behaviour128.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.520.00%
Vehicle crime62.310.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202415
January 20248
December 202315
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tenham Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kirkstall Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thornton Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Salford Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Midmoor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Emmanuel Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Glenfield Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Beckett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kirkstall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thornton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Radbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rastell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Fieldhouse Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1