TORRENS ROAD, SW2 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5BT

TORRENS ROAD, SW2 5BT, Lambeth has recorded a total of 173 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5BT, encompassing approximately 10846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 5BT area, explore the SW2 5BT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 5BT area, visit the SW2 5BT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW2 5BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Bucknell Close with total crimes: 11

TORRENS ROAD, SW2 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences294.43-17.14%
Drugs182.67500.00%
Other theft121.6671.43%
Public order121.119.09%
Theft from the person111.1183.33%
Burglary91.0128.57%
Robbery90.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8340.00%
Shoplifting60.65500.00%
Vehicle crime50.55-70.59%
Bicycle theft40.4633.33%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3612.0820.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.32-20.45%
Vehicle crime173.23-22.73%
Public order111.5757.14%
Burglary71.0140.00%
Other theft70.65-30.00%
Theft from the person60.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.46200.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.0929.41%
Anti-social behaviour304.0642.86%
Vehicle crime222.7737.50%
Other theft102.03-16.67%
Shoplifting80.9214.29%
Public order70.74-22.22%
Robbery70.65133.33%
Theft from the person50.65-37.50%
Burglary50.46-54.55%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.89-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour213.13-4.55%
Vehicle crime161.9423.08%
Other theft121.48-47.83%
Burglary111.11175.00%
Public order91.01-35.71%
Theft from the person80.8333.33%
Shoplifting70.74133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-16.67%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.3744.83%
Other theft233.8715.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.12-4.35%
Public order142.03-44.00%
Vehicle crime131.2930.00%
Drugs71.20133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.65-14.29%
Theft from the person60.55-57.14%
Robbery40.55100.00%
Burglary40.37-55.56%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.370.00%
Public order252.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.300.00%
Other theft202.120.00%
Theft from the person141.840.00%
Vehicle crime101.290.00%
Burglary90.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.830.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
April 202422
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202435
April 202444
January 202434
December 202342
November 202329

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202436
April 202430
January 202421
December 202322
November 202323

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 202410
January 202412
December 202323
November 202320

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
April 20247
January 20249
December 202314
November 202325

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 5BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Drugs6
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Trinity Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 30. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1