SW2 4UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4UE

SW2 4UE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4UE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 4UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4UE, encompassing approximately 6137 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 4UE area, explore the SW2 4UE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 4UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Blakemore Road with total crimes: 8
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 6

SW2 4UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2611.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.240.00%
Other theft53.260.00%
Burglary40.810.00%
Robbery30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.490.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

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 order10.330.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.16-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.070.00%
Vehicle crime153.100.00%
Burglary82.440.00%
Public order71.30600.00%
Other theft61.140.00%
Robbery50.98400.00%
Shoplifting50.810.00%
Bicycle theft40.810.00%
Theft from the person40.650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.49-25.00%

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 arson40.98-50.00%
Public order10.65-88.89%
Robbery10.16-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2417.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.91-8.00%
Other theft93.75-35.71%
Public order91.4728.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.47-11.11%
Burglary81.300.00%
Drugs71.30250.00%
Vehicle crime61.14-45.45%
Shoplifting60.980.00%
Robbery40.98-42.86%
Theft from the person30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.4338.89%
Anti-social behaviour164.07-11.11%
Other theft142.6140.00%
Vehicle crime112.2857.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.790.00%
Burglary81.47100.00%
Robbery71.30250.00%
Public order71.1416.67%
Shoplifting61.1450.00%
Theft from the person20.98-50.00%
Drugs20.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.69-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.9328.57%
Other theft102.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6328.57%
Vehicle crime71.4775.00%
Public order61.1450.00%
Burglary40.980.00%
Theft from the person40.65300.00%
Shoplifting40.65100.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.26-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences143.26-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson72.280.00%
Burglary41.14-42.86%
Public order40.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.65100.00%
Other theft40.65-33.33%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.40-21.43%
Burglary73.58-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1475.00%
Public order61.1420.00%
Other theft60.98-40.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-83.33%
Drugs10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.160.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2815.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.560.00%
Vehicle crime122.930.00%
Other theft101.960.00%
Burglary101.630.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.810.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20246
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 20234
September 20236
August 202310

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202425
January 202423
December 202325
November 202318
October 202314
September 202327
August 202318

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
April 202419
January 202424
December 202316
November 202318
October 202320
September 202322
August 202328

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237
August 202310

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202415
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 202312

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237
August 20234

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20242
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Robbery1
  • 2. Blakemore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Streatham Hill
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Lowndes Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Emsworth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 6. Barrhill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Downton Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Mount Ephraim Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Hailsham Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mountearl Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ardwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Drewstead Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sternhold Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Broadlands Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Streatham Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Streatham Hill (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Pakefield Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1