SW4 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 6LW

SW4 6LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.32 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6LW, encompassing approximately 8131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)

SW4 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Fenwick Place with total crimes: 6
  • Slievemore Close with total crimes: 6

SW4 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.32-12.90%
Theft from the person243.32-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour192.95-38.71%
Other theft182.34260.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.2157.14%
Vehicle crime111.350.00%
Burglary111.35120.00%
Public order91.3550.00%
Bicycle theft51.11150.00%
Drugs30.61-57.14%
Other crime30.370.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Robbery30.37-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.810.00%
Theft from the person273.810.00%
Robbery113.320.00%
Vehicle crime111.350.00%
Drugs71.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.860.00%
Public order60.86100.00%
Burglary50.740.00%
Other theft50.61400.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%

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 order30.490.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.120.00%

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 offences31.11-86.36%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Other theft20.25-93.10%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.12-97.22%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3620.910.00%
Other theft294.432800.00%
Vehicle crime243.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.951000.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.710.00%
Robbery142.460.00%
Burglary101.720.00%
Bicycle theft71.230.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.37-92.31%
Other theft10.25-96.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.22-27.78%
Other theft253.20-39.02%
Theft from the person203.07-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour182.465.88%
Robbery112.21-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.3580.00%
Burglary91.11-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.11-30.00%
Drugs60.8650.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4121.2751.85%
Violence and sexual offences365.04-5.26%
Theft from the person284.43-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour173.44-66.00%
Burglary132.09-18.75%
Robbery121.60200.00%
Vehicle crime101.4842.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.23-37.50%
Drugs40.610.00%
Public order40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5024.4738.89%
Violence and sexual offences386.15-5.00%
Theft from the person344.6788.89%
Other theft274.183.85%
Burglary163.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.9714.29%
Vehicle crime70.980.00%
Drugs40.86-33.33%
Robbery40.49-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.49-40.00%
Public order30.37-70.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour364.920.00%
Other theft264.430.00%
Theft from the person183.200.00%
Public order102.210.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.860.00%
Drugs60.860.00%
Burglary60.740.00%
Robbery50.740.00%
Bicycle theft50.610.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202429
March 20241
January 202425
December 202341
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 188 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
May 20241
April 202436
January 202420
December 202328
November 202334
October 202318

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202424
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202431
May 20243
April 202422
March 20242
January 202426
December 202336
November 202338
October 202340

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
April 202420
January 202418
December 202317
November 202350
October 202336

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
April 202414
January 202411
December 202312
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edgeley Lane
    Total30
    Theft from the person12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fenwick Place
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Slievemore Close
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cadmus Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Cresset Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clapham High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Landor Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hemberton Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clitheroe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mayflower Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Houghton Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 17. Voltaire Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Bicycle Mews
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 19. Tremadoc Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Aristotle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Littlebury Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hazlewood Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Clapham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Lendal Terrace
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 27. Cottage Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Clement Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1