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

Overview of Crime in SW2 4HQ

THORNTON AVENUE, SW2 4HQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4HQ 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 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4HQ, encompassing approximately 5631 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 4HQ 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 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1312.43333.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.3183.33%
Public order101.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.78-30.77%
Other theft81.60300.00%
Burglary71.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Drugs30.53200.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.22-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.310.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-66.67%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.94122.22%
Vehicle crime93.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.6020.00%
Other theft41.07-33.33%
Burglary40.7133.33%
Shoplifting40.71-20.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.22-43.75%
Other theft61.600.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.35128.57%
Other theft62.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-50.00%
Shoplifting50.89400.00%
Robbery40.89300.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.36-87.50%
Theft from the person10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime169.41220.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.78-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.2420.00%
Other theft41.07-20.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.130.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.890.00%
Burglary40.890.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202420
January 20249
December 202316
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 4HQ 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. Midmoor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Emmanuel Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 19. Beckett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    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
  • 27. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1