SW2 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5DN

SW2 5DN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.06 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5DN, encompassing approximately 7778 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW2 5DN 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
  • Acre Lane with total crimes: 8

SW2 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.57-10.00%
Vehicle crime92.31125.00%
Other theft71.1616.67%
Public order70.9040.00%
Drugs50.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6466.67%
Burglary50.64-28.57%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Theft from the person30.51-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.57-4.76%
Burglary72.57-36.36%
Other theft60.900.00%
Public order50.77-28.57%
Theft from the person50.6425.00%
Vehicle crime40.64-78.95%
Criminal damage and arson30.51200.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.34-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour202.7017.65%
Vehicle crime192.5772.73%
Burglary112.4483.33%
Public order71.41133.33%
Other theft60.90-14.29%
Theft from the person40.770.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.470.00%
Vehicle crime112.1922.22%
Other theft71.41-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson70.9016.67%
Burglary60.90-14.29%
Public order30.77-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Shoplifting20.26100.00%
Robbery20.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.67-41.94%
Anti-social behaviour172.3121.43%
Other theft132.19160.00%
Vehicle crime91.67-25.00%
Burglary71.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.900.00%
Public order50.77-37.50%
Robbery40.6433.33%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.8340.91%
Anti-social behaviour143.99-22.22%
Vehicle crime121.8071.43%
Public order81.54166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.030.00%
Burglary60.77500.00%
Other theft50.77-54.55%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.830.00%
Other theft112.310.00%
Vehicle crime71.410.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
April 202420
January 202417
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 20247
December 202313
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202419
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202420
April 202421
January 202427
December 202318
November 202331
October 202322

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 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 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 202411
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 5DN 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. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Common Mile Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Flutemakers Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Bonham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Winslade Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Horsford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Glenelg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ashmere Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1