JOHN ASHBY CLOSE, SW2 5PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5PX

JOHN ASHBY CLOSE, SW2 5PX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.74 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5PX 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 5PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5PX, encompassing approximately 9237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 5PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 11
  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

JOHN ASHBY CLOSE, SW2 5PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.7446.67%
Violence and sexual offences192.38-34.48%
Drugs92.060.00%
Vehicle crime70.9775.00%
Burglary70.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Other theft50.6566.67%
Robbery40.540.00%
Other crime40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.430.00%
Theft from the person30.3250.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.4745.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.620.00%
Public order50.65150.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-76.47%
Burglary30.43-57.14%
Other theft30.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Theft from the person20.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.44-31.03%
Vehicle crime172.17142.86%
Anti-social behaviour121.849.09%
Burglary71.30-12.50%
Other theft40.76-42.86%
Drugs40.43100.00%
Theft from the person40.430.00%
Shoplifting30.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.320.00%
Public order20.32100.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.55-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.14-31.25%
Burglary81.1960.00%
Other theft70.87-41.67%
Vehicle crime70.7616.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.760.00%
Shoplifting50.650.00%
Bicycle theft30.540.00%
Drugs20.32-50.00%
Public order10.22-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.5084.21%
Anti-social behaviour163.7914.29%
Other theft121.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3050.00%
Public order60.650.00%
Vehicle crime60.65100.00%
Burglary50.65-16.67%
Drugs40.54100.00%
Robbery30.4350.00%
Other crime30.32-70.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7918.75%
Anti-social behaviour142.060.00%
Other crime101.5242.86%
Burglary61.08-25.00%
Public order60.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Other theft40.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-25.00%
Drugs20.320.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.36-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour141.73-17.65%
Other theft101.5242.86%
Burglary81.0833.33%
Other crime70.8775.00%
Vehicle crime40.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.11-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.360.00%
Other theft71.840.00%
Drugs70.760.00%
Burglary60.760.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.430.00%
Other crime40.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
April 202420
January 202429
December 202335
November 202319
October 202316
September 202331

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
April 202412
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 202312
November 20234
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202417
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 6. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brixton Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1