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

Overview of Crime in SW4 6JW

UNION ROAD, SW4 6JW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6JW 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 6JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6JW, encompassing approximately 5751 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW4 6JW 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
  • Union Road with total crimes: 6

UNION ROAD, SW4 6JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.30-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences144.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime92.4350.00%
Burglary91.56800.00%
Theft from the person71.5675.00%
Other theft61.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Public order40.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Robbery20.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2916.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.041300.00%
Public order84.87166.67%
Vehicle crime61.390.00%
Drugs61.040.00%
Theft from the person41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
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 order31.740.00%
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 person82.61-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-88.00%
Other theft20.52-80.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.17-80.00%

In April 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 offences2518.26525.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.350.00%
Vehicle crime153.820.00%
Other theft102.61900.00%
Burglary101.740.00%
Theft from the person101.740.00%
Public order51.7425.00%
Robbery50.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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 person103.3025.00%
Public order41.7433.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.70-80.00%
Other theft10.70-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2316.3415.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.00-23.08%
Other theft93.48-50.00%
Burglary91.56-10.00%
Theft from the person81.56-60.00%
Robbery61.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Public order30.52-50.00%
Drugs30.52-40.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.254.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.52-62.96%
Theft from the person203.485.26%
Other theft183.4850.00%
Burglary103.1342.86%
Vehicle crime81.7433.33%
Robbery61.39500.00%
Public order61.040.00%
Drugs51.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-20.00%
Shoplifting30.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5425.04107.69%
Violence and sexual offences259.39-7.41%
Theft from the person194.3546.15%
Other theft123.30-14.29%
Burglary72.0916.67%
Vehicle crime61.22-14.29%
Public order61.04-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Shoplifting50.8725.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.17-75.00%
Robbery10.17-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.690.00%
Public order174.520.00%
Other theft142.960.00%
Theft from the person132.430.00%
Vehicle crime72.260.00%
Robbery71.220.00%
Burglary61.220.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Drugs40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202317

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202415
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202422
January 202423
December 202320
November 202354
October 202326

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 202410
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202318
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202428
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20244
January 202420
December 202326
November 202325
October 202327

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
January 20248
December 202320
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 6JW 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. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Landor Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hemberton Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clitheroe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Mayflower Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Hazlewood Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clapham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 16. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Union Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Clapham High Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bromfelde Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Grantham Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Atherfold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Stirling Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Edithna Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1