SW2 4XB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 4XB

SW2 4XB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This SW2 4XB 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 4XB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 4XB, encompassing approximately 9506 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW2 4XB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Barrhill Road with total crimes: 14
  • Streatham Hill with total crimes: 13

SW2 4XB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.99-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences214.0040.00%
Vehicle crime92.21125.00%
Public order90.95350.00%
Burglary80.95100.00%
Other theft70.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Robbery50.53-16.67%
Drugs50.5325.00%
Shoplifting30.53200.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour449.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.630.00%
Robbery61.58500.00%
Drugs40.630.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.420.00%
Theft from the person30.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.320.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Public order20.21100.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

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 order10.210.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.11-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.580.00%
Vehicle crime172.730.00%
Other theft71.790.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Public order40.63300.00%
Robbery40.42300.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.32-25.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

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 arson40.6333.33%
Public order10.42-85.71%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour227.0557.14%
Violence and sexual offences122.31-42.86%
Public order71.2640.00%
Vehicle crime50.74-44.44%
Other theft50.53-54.55%
Shoplifting50.53-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-40.00%
Burglary30.32-25.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Robbery20.21-75.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.1510.53%
Anti-social behaviour142.21-36.36%
Other theft111.47120.00%
Vehicle crime91.16-30.77%
Robbery80.95300.00%
Shoplifting60.84500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-54.55%
Public order50.53-28.57%
Burglary40.5333.33%
Theft from the person20.42100.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour229.26-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences192.3172.73%
Vehicle crime132.0062.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.3783.33%
Public order71.16250.00%
Other theft50.74-28.57%
Drugs40.530.00%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Robbery20.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.730.00%
Vehicle crime81.160.00%
Other theft70.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Burglary40.630.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202434
January 202412
December 202321
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202444
April 202426
January 202422
December 202314
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202417
January 20245
December 20239
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Barrhill Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Streatham Hill
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wavertree Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Streatham Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Amesbury Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ardwell Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Pakefield Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Kirkstall Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sternhold Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cricklade Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Emsworth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Blairderry Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Telford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Thornton Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Downton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Daysbrook Road
    Total1
    Public order1