BOWATER CLOSE, SW2 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5PS

BOWATER CLOSE, SW2 5PS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5PS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5PS, encompassing approximately 7699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Maple Close with total crimes: 6

BOWATER CLOSE, SW2 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour208.57185.71%
Violence and sexual offences202.6017.65%
Criminal damage and arson72.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.91-66.67%
Public order50.78400.00%
Other theft30.65-25.00%
Burglary20.39-71.43%
Theft from the person20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime188.70125.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.34-41.38%
Burglary72.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.91-50.00%
Other theft40.91-33.33%
Drugs40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Shoplifting20.39-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-33.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.65-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour143.770.00%
Vehicle crime81.8260.00%
Burglary71.0440.00%
Other theft60.91-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Shoplifting50.780.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.3088.24%
Anti-social behaviour144.1616.67%
Other theft111.8283.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.43100.00%
Public order50.7825.00%
Burglary50.6525.00%
Vehicle crime50.650.00%
Drugs40.65100.00%
Other crime30.52-70.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences178.44-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour122.21-14.29%
Other crime101.5642.86%
Other theft61.300.00%
Vehicle crime50.78-16.67%
Burglary40.65-50.00%
Public order40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5250.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 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 offences188.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour142.34-6.67%
Burglary81.8260.00%
Other crime71.04133.33%
Other theft60.9120.00%
Vehicle crime60.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.900.00%
Drugs61.950.00%
Other theft50.780.00%
Burglary50.650.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 20247
January 202414
December 202314
November 202312
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 202418
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20241
December 20235
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
April 202417
January 202429
December 202332
November 202317
October 202318
September 202330

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lambert Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Jebb Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Maple Close
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dumbarton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Bradley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dragmore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Glanville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morten Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Patio Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Saxby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Halliwell Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blenheim Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mandrell Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Clarence Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bowater Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Allingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bourke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Prague Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Holm Oak Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1