SW2 4LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4LN

SW2 4LN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4LN 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 4LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4LN, encompassing approximately 7004 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 4LN area, explore the SW2 4LN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 4LN area, visit the SW2 4LN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW2 4LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morrish Road with total crimes: 7
  • Staplefield Close with total crimes: 6
  • Streatham Place with total crimes: 5

SW2 4LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.57-55.56%
Vehicle crime91.71125.00%
Other theft71.28600.00%
Drugs61.00500.00%
Public order40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.5750.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Robbery20.29-60.00%
Burglary20.29-60.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.2822.73%
Violence and sexual offences123.85-36.84%
Robbery51.710.00%
Burglary50.71400.00%
Vehicle crime40.71-60.00%
Public order30.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.430.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour228.7183.33%
Violence and sexual offences193.1490.00%
Vehicle crime102.71400.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.14-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences101.71-54.55%
Public order31.4350.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Other theft10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.1457.14%
Anti-social behaviour133.14-13.33%
Vehicle crime61.86-60.00%
Robbery30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.43-50.00%
Other theft30.43-25.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.71-21.05%
Vehicle crime152.1487.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.14-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.0020.00%
Public order40.86-20.00%
Other theft40.57-20.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Robbery30.57200.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour199.71-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences152.710.00%
Vehicle crime82.1433.33%
Other theft51.1425.00%
Public order50.71400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7166.67%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.430.00%
Vehicle crime62.140.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Public order10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202427
April 202422
January 202412
December 202313
November 202315
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 202315
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202419
January 202410
December 202322
November 202314
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Streatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Queensville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1