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

Overview of Crime in SW2 5QB

LYHAM ROAD, SW2 5QB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5QB 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 5QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5QB, encompassing approximately 10321 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SW2 5QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Forster Road with total crimes: 5
  • New Park Road with total crimes: 4

LYHAM ROAD, SW2 5QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.3627.27%
Anti-social behaviour252.71-13.79%
Public order52.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-78.95%
Other theft40.39-20.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.5970.59%
Violence and sexual offences222.81-38.89%
Vehicle crime192.13375.00%
Burglary51.84-44.44%
Other theft50.48-44.44%
Drugs50.4866.67%
Public order40.4833.33%
Shoplifting30.39-57.14%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour173.490.00%
Burglary91.65350.00%
Other theft90.87-10.00%
Shoplifting70.87250.00%
Vehicle crime40.68-42.86%
Public order30.39-25.00%
Drugs30.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.08223.08%
Anti-social behaviour174.07-29.17%
Other theft101.6542.86%
Vehicle crime70.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.68-22.22%
Public order40.68-69.23%
Drugs40.39300.00%
Robbery30.39200.00%
Other crime30.29-66.67%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Burglary20.19-66.67%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour248.4320.00%
Public order132.33116.67%
Violence and sexual offences131.26-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2628.57%
Other crime90.8712.50%
Other theft70.8716.67%
Burglary60.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-57.14%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.40-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour202.42-48.72%
Burglary101.94233.33%
Other crime80.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7875.00%
Vehicle crime70.6875.00%
Public order60.680.00%
Other theft60.58-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.19100.00%
Drugs20.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.780.00%
Other theft83.580.00%
Public order60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Drugs40.390.00%
Other crime40.390.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
April 202429
January 202417
December 202317
November 202324
October 202320
September 202339

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202419
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202422
January 202436
December 202342
November 202313
October 202325
September 202337

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Jebb Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Forster Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Park Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Dumbarton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Brockham Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brixton Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Morrish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bradley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dragmore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sulina Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Saxby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Archbishop'S Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blenheim Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Holmewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Streatham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bowater Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Allingham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bourke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bowie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1