SW4 6RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 6RL

SW4 6RL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.08 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6RL 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 6RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6RL, encompassing approximately 4450 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)

SW4 6RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11
  • Swan Mews with total crimes: 10

SW4 6RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4728.08-2.08%
Violence and sexual offences2010.56-44.44%
Theft from the person154.49-6.25%
Burglary83.3760.00%
Vehicle crime81.80166.67%
Robbery81.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80-42.86%
Public order40.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.90-40.00%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Drugs30.67-25.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4832.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences3610.781700.00%
Theft from the person168.09700.00%
Robbery83.59700.00%
Public order81.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.800.00%
Other theft61.57200.00%
Burglary51.350.00%
Bicycle theft51.120.00%
Drugs41.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.250.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.45-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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 person83.15-75.76%
Violence and sexual offences31.80-91.18%
Other theft20.67-91.30%
Robbery10.45-90.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.82750.00%
Theft from the person337.64230.00%
Other theft237.412200.00%
Anti-social behaviour205.170.00%
Vehicle crime144.490.00%
Robbery103.150.00%
Burglary82.250.00%
Public order51.8025.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 person104.27-58.33%
Public order42.25-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.90-83.33%
Other theft10.90-94.44%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.19-33.33%
Theft from the person245.39-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.39-15.38%
Other theft184.94-50.00%
Robbery104.0466.67%
Burglary52.25-28.57%
Drugs51.12150.00%
Public order51.12-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.12-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.22-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-80.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5043.148.70%
Other theft3611.2316.13%
Violence and sexual offences368.0924.14%
Anti-social behaviour268.09-27.78%
Vehicle crime85.84100.00%
Public order81.8033.33%
Burglary71.80-30.00%
Shoplifting61.57200.00%
Robbery61.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft51.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Drugs20.450.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4641.346.98%
Anti-social behaviour3610.3420.00%
Other theft318.09-20.51%
Violence and sexual offences296.963.57%
Burglary106.5242.86%
Robbery102.25-28.57%
Public order62.25-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Drugs20.90-60.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4343.590.00%
Other theft399.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour308.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences286.740.00%
Public order156.290.00%
Robbery143.370.00%
Burglary73.150.00%
Drugs51.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202448
April 202420
January 202422
December 202326
November 202336
October 202330

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202414
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202436
July 20242
May 20243
April 202434
March 20244
January 202424
December 202336
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20242
May 20248
April 202433
March 202410
January 202424
December 202350
November 202346
October 202343

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
May 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202418
December 202336
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Swan Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Carey Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
  • 9. Clitheroe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 11. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rhodesia Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Mayflower Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Union Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Stockwell Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1