UNION ROAD, SW4 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 6JQ

UNION ROAD, SW4 6JQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.57 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW4 postcode area, which has experienced 538 crimes and a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW4 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6JQ, encompassing approximately 5431 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 6JQ area, explore the SW4 6JQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-51.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

SW4 6JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11
  • Landor Road with total crimes: 6
  • Union Road with total crimes: 6

UNION ROAD, SW4 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.57-51.28%
Anti-social behaviour183.50-28.00%
Vehicle crime93.3112.50%
Burglary91.660.00%
Other theft71.66600.00%
Theft from the person71.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.2950.00%
Public order41.10-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.74-25.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.180.00%
Vehicle crime84.600.00%
Public order71.47133.33%
Drugs71.290.00%
Bicycle theft41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Theft from the person30.740.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.7450.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.66-88.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Other theft20.37-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.18-92.31%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.622400.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.600.00%
Vehicle crime163.500.00%
Theft from the person132.950.00%
Other theft102.39900.00%
Burglary91.840.00%
Robbery91.660.00%
Public order51.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.37-92.31%
Violence and sexual offences10.18-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.96-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour224.60144.44%
Other theft134.05-38.10%
Burglary102.39-16.67%
Theft from the person91.84-40.00%
Robbery61.6650.00%
Drugs41.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-50.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.9123.08%
Other theft215.8975.00%
Theft from the person153.8715.38%
Burglary122.76140.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.21-47.06%
Vehicle crime61.660.00%
Public order61.100.00%
Drugs51.1066.67%
Robbery40.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-33.33%
Shoplifting30.74-25.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.15-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.790.00%
Theft from the person133.1318.18%
Other theft122.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21200.00%
Vehicle crime61.10-33.33%
Public order61.10-33.33%
Burglary51.10-16.67%
Shoplifting40.920.00%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery20.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.520.00%
Other theft153.130.00%
Theft from the person112.760.00%
Public order92.030.00%
Vehicle crime91.660.00%
Robbery81.660.00%
Burglary61.470.00%
Drugs41.100.00%
Shoplifting40.740.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202416
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
April 202419
January 202422
December 20239
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 202413
December 202321
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202439
May 20243
April 202425
March 20241
January 202425
December 202332
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
May 20241
April 202413
January 20249
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 6JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Landor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hemberton Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clitheroe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mayflower Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Houghton Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 9. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rhodesia Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Hazlewood Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clapham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Fenwick Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tasman Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Crossford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Larkhall Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Union Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Clapham High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Bromfelde Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Clapham North
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Atherfold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Prideaux Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1