SW2 5UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5UQ

SW2 5UQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5UQ, encompassing approximately 5176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW2 5UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Sandmere Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ducie Street with total crimes: 7

SW2 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.9669.23%
Anti-social behaviour224.25-35.29%
Public order94.25125.00%
Burglary71.740.00%
Drugs61.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1666.67%
Other theft40.97-20.00%
Robbery40.77300.00%
Bicycle theft40.77300.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-55.56%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.4561.90%
Violence and sexual offences136.57-7.14%
Vehicle crime92.51-59.09%
Burglary71.74-22.22%
Other theft51.35-44.44%
Public order40.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Theft from the person20.58-66.67%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2218.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.2510.53%
Violence and sexual offences144.06-46.15%
Burglary92.7012.50%
Other theft91.7428.57%
Public order61.7450.00%
Theft from the person61.160.00%
Robbery41.16-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.770.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.5823.81%
Anti-social behaviour195.0235.71%
Vehicle crime113.67-21.43%
Burglary82.1233.33%
Other theft71.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.3550.00%
Robbery51.160.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Drugs40.7733.33%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.26-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.06-44.00%
Vehicle crime142.7075.00%
Other theft82.7033.33%
Burglary61.550.00%
Robbery51.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-55.56%
Drugs30.77-25.00%
Public order20.58-75.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2518.54-21.88%
Violence and sexual offences254.8313.64%
Criminal damage and arson94.83125.00%
Vehicle crime81.74-11.11%
Public order81.55100.00%
Burglary61.55500.00%
Other theft61.16-50.00%
Drugs41.16300.00%
Robbery30.77-40.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3218.746.67%
Violence and sexual offences226.184.76%
Other theft124.2550.00%
Vehicle crime92.3250.00%
Robbery51.74-44.44%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-33.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.19-88.89%
Drugs10.19-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3020.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.790.00%
Burglary94.060.00%
Robbery91.740.00%
Other theft81.740.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.160.00%
Public order51.160.00%
Drugs40.970.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202414
January 202426
December 202321
November 202325
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202434
April 202421
January 202419
December 202314
November 202325
October 202332
September 202330

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 202422
January 202411
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sandmere Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rigge Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Clapham Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tremadoc Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Aristotle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Solon Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Flutemakers Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cottage Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Luke'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Bonham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Winslade Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Raeburn Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Santley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Glenelg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ashmere Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Solon New Road
    Total1
    Other crime1