ASHBY MEWS, SW2 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5EQ

ASHBY MEWS, SW2 5EQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5EQ, encompassing approximately 7684 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW2 5EQ 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
  • Waterworks Road with total crimes: 5

ASHBY MEWS, SW2 5EQ 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.7625.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.95-23.53%
Vehicle crime91.69125.00%
Drugs71.170.00%
Other theft70.9116.67%
Burglary50.91-16.67%
Public order50.650.00%
Shoplifting40.650.00%
Theft from the person40.52-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.5233.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.81-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour122.21-20.00%
Burglary61.56-50.00%
Other theft60.78-14.29%
Public order50.78-16.67%
Theft from the person50.6566.67%
Vehicle crime40.65-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.58-22.22%
Vehicle crime182.7363.64%
Anti-social behaviour152.347.14%
Burglary121.9571.43%
Other theft71.560.00%
Public order60.91200.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Theft from the person30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.510.00%
Vehicle crime111.8257.14%
Other theft71.43-41.67%
Burglary70.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour142.3440.00%
Other theft121.82200.00%
Vehicle crime71.56-22.22%
Burglary60.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Public order40.65-42.86%
Robbery40.52100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.7668.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.51-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.3080.00%
Public order71.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Burglary50.65150.00%
Other theft40.65-66.67%
Robbery20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.080.00%
Other theft121.560.00%
Vehicle crime51.560.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Public order20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202415
January 202414
December 202314
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 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 202411
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
April 202421
January 202427
December 202318
November 202327
October 202316

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
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 20244
August 20245
April 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 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
October 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

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 5EQ 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. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    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. 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. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Flutemakers Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Bonham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Winslade Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Horsford Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Glenelg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ashmere Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Northbourne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Magnolia Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Dryden Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Park Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1