HORSFORD ROAD, SW2 5BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5BW

HORSFORD ROAD, SW2 5BW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.79 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5BW 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 5BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5BW, encompassing approximately 10890 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (59.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

SW2 5BW 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

HORSFORD ROAD, SW2 5BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5115.7959.38%
Violence and sexual offences264.68-23.53%
Drugs172.39466.67%
Other theft141.56100.00%
Public order131.298.33%
Theft from the person101.1966.67%
Burglary90.9250.00%
Robbery70.830.00%
Vehicle crime60.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.5520.00%
Shoplifting50.55400.00%
Bicycle theft50.46400.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.48-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour323.123.23%
Vehicle crime182.94-21.74%
Public order121.6550.00%
Other theft71.10-36.36%
Burglary60.6420.00%
Theft from the person60.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.550.00%
Drugs30.4650.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.09-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.9524.24%
Anti-social behaviour313.7634.78%
Vehicle crime232.8535.29%
Other theft112.1110.00%
Public order81.010.00%
Shoplifting70.73133.33%
Robbery70.64250.00%
Theft from the person50.64-28.57%
Burglary50.46-44.44%
Drugs20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.29-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour233.034.55%
Vehicle crime172.1130.77%
Other theft101.56-54.55%
Burglary90.9250.00%
Public order80.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson70.7340.00%
Theft from the person70.6416.67%
Shoplifting30.6450.00%
Robbery20.28-50.00%
Drugs20.18-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.31-12.00%
Other theft222.0222.22%
Public order142.02-46.15%
Vehicle crime131.2944.44%
Drugs71.19133.33%
Burglary60.640.00%
Theft from the person60.55-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-28.57%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.779.09%
Public order263.31271.43%
Anti-social behaviour252.39-16.67%
Other theft182.30-25.00%
Theft from the person141.65100.00%
Vehicle crime91.2912.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.83133.33%
Burglary60.640.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Drugs30.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.030.00%
Other theft242.750.00%
Vehicle crime82.200.00%
Theft from the person70.730.00%
Public order70.640.00%
Burglary60.640.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
April 202423
January 202417
December 202313
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 20237

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202434
April 202441
January 202433
December 202336
November 202336
October 202333

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202432
April 202431
January 202423
December 202322
November 202325
October 202330

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202411
January 202410
December 202322
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202326
October 20237

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 5BW 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. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Trinity Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Solon Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1