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

Overview of Crime in SW4 6JU

UNION ROAD, SW4 6JU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.06 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6JU 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 6JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6JU, encompassing approximately 5791 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)

SW4 6JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11
  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8
  • Carey Gardens with total crimes: 7

UNION ROAD, SW4 6JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.06-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences155.18-48.28%
Burglary112.591000.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9050.00%
Other theft61.04200.00%
Theft from the person61.0450.00%
Vehicle crime51.0466.67%
Public order40.86-55.56%
Robbery30.690.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-50.00%
Drugs20.35-60.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3316.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences295.701350.00%
Public order95.01200.00%
Drugs51.550.00%
Theft from the person40.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.730.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.170.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82.59-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-89.29%
Other theft20.52-83.33%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%

In April 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 offences2819.51600.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.830.00%
Vehicle crime164.320.00%
Other theft122.761100.00%
Theft from the person112.0710.00%
Burglary81.900.00%
Robbery51.380.00%
Public order50.8625.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person103.2825.00%
Public order41.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.69-80.95%
Other theft10.69-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.40-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour183.63-10.00%
Other theft93.11-57.14%
Burglary91.5512.50%
Theft from the person81.55-60.00%
Robbery71.3840.00%
Vehicle crime61.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0433.33%
Bicycle theft30.6950.00%
Public order30.52-50.00%
Drugs30.52-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.76-7.14%
Other theft214.4961.54%
Anti-social behaviour203.63-66.10%
Theft from the person203.4511.11%
Vehicle crime83.45-11.11%
Burglary81.380.00%
Public order61.380.00%
Robbery51.04400.00%
Drugs40.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Shoplifting30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5926.5984.38%
Violence and sexual offences2810.1927.27%
Theft from the person184.8338.46%
Other theft133.118.33%
Vehicle crime92.2428.57%
Burglary81.5533.33%
Public order61.38-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.0425.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Drugs20.35-50.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-88.89%

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 behaviour3222.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.530.00%
Public order173.800.00%
Theft from the person132.940.00%
Other theft122.240.00%
Robbery92.070.00%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Burglary61.210.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202416
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
April 202425
January 202418
December 202320
November 202359
October 202332

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
March 20241
January 20249
December 202321
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202429
July 20242
May 20243
April 202428
March 20244
January 202421
December 202326
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
January 20248
December 202320
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Carey Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Houghton Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 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. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hazlewood Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Clapham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Union Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Clapham High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Bromfelde Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Stirling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Kelman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Smedley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1