SW2 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5DH

SW2 5DH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.93 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5DH 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 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5DH, encompassing approximately 6768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 5DH area, explore the SW2 5DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

SW2 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 11
  • Prague Place with total crimes: 8
  • Crescent Lane with total crimes: 6

SW2 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1510.93-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences142.22-6.67%
Other theft92.0728.57%
Vehicle crime91.33125.00%
Public order61.3320.00%
Drugs50.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7466.67%
Burglary50.74-44.44%
Theft from the person20.74-60.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour169.9033.33%
Violence and sexual offences152.36-21.05%
Burglary92.22-18.18%
Other theft71.3316.67%
Public order51.0325.00%
Theft from the person50.7425.00%
Vehicle crime40.74-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson30.59200.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.82-24.00%
Vehicle crime182.8138.46%
Anti-social behaviour122.660.00%
Burglary111.77120.00%
Other theft61.630.00%
Theft from the person40.890.00%
Public order40.5933.33%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5292.31%
Vehicle crime133.6944.44%
Anti-social behaviour121.92-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson71.7716.67%
Other theft61.03-33.33%
Burglary50.89-28.57%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.058.33%
Violence and sexual offences131.92-55.17%
Other theft91.92125.00%
Vehicle crime91.33-18.18%
Burglary71.3340.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Public order50.89-28.57%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Robbery20.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.280.00%
Vehicle crime111.770.00%
Public order71.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Burglary50.890.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Robbery20.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202412
January 202412
December 202313
November 202312

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202418
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202419
January 202425
December 202313
November 202329

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202411
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20244
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Crescent Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Common Mile Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Flutemakers Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Bonham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Winslade Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Horsford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Glenelg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Ashmere Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Magnolia Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Leppoc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Dryden Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Park Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1