LYHAM ROAD, SW2 5NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5NS

LYHAM ROAD, SW2 5NS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5NS 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 5NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5NS, encompassing approximately 10861 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)

SW2 5NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

LYHAM ROAD, SW2 5NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.7637.50%
Anti-social behaviour263.04-7.14%
Drugs132.391200.00%
Other theft81.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7420.00%
Shoplifting40.550.00%
Robbery40.37100.00%
Burglary40.37300.00%
Theft from the person30.3750.00%
Vehicle crime30.28-40.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour287.18-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences242.5826.32%
Vehicle crime52.21-72.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.460.00%
Other theft40.46-20.00%
Public order40.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.18-33.33%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Burglary10.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour298.6552.63%
Violence and sexual offences192.67-45.71%
Vehicle crime181.75350.00%
Burglary51.66-37.50%
Other theft50.46-28.57%
Drugs50.4666.67%
Public order40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.37-57.14%
Theft from the person30.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.65-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour193.225.56%
Burglary81.75300.00%
Shoplifting70.74133.33%
Other theft70.64-41.67%
Public order40.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-42.86%
Drugs30.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.28-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Robbery20.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.76225.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.59-33.33%
Other theft121.6671.43%
Vehicle crime71.10133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.64-22.22%
Public order40.64-69.23%
Robbery40.3733.33%
Drugs40.37300.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Other crime30.28-66.67%
Burglary20.28-60.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.2928.57%
Public order132.49160.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1050.00%
Other crime90.8312.50%
Other theft70.8316.67%
Burglary50.64-50.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Vehicle crime30.28-70.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime101.93150.00%
Burglary100.92233.33%
Other crime80.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.74100.00%
Other theft60.550.00%
Public order50.55-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4211.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.870.00%
Other theft63.680.00%
Public order60.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Drugs40.370.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202429
January 202419
December 202318
November 202327
October 202321
September 202342

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
April 202419
January 202435
December 202339
November 202312
October 202324
September 202340

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202418
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202313
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 6. Streatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1