LARKHALL LANE, SW4 6RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 6RQ

LARKHALL LANE, SW4 6RQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.78 per 1,000 population. This SW4 6RQ 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 6RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 6RQ, encompassing approximately 3182 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 6RQ area, explore the SW4 6RQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW4 6RQ area, visit the SW4 6RQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)

SW4 6RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11

LARKHALL LANE, SW4 6RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4852.78242.86%
Anti-social behaviour3815.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences2211.94-18.52%
Theft from the person136.91-7.14%
Vehicle crime114.08120.00%
Burglary83.4614.29%
Robbery82.5114.29%
Public order52.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-42.86%
Other theft41.260.00%
Bicycle theft31.2650.00%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3841.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.940.00%
Theft from the person148.480.00%
Shoplifting144.400.00%
Burglary74.400.00%
Robbery72.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.200.00%
Vehicle crime52.200.00%
Drugs41.570.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4660.32130.00%
Violence and sexual offences3014.453.45%
Theft from the person289.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour228.804.76%
Other theft226.91-4.35%
Vehicle crime156.91650.00%
Robbery124.7120.00%
Burglary83.77100.00%
Drugs42.51-20.00%
Public order31.26-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2946.180.00%
Other theft239.11-30.30%
Anti-social behaviour217.230.00%
Theft from the person216.60-46.15%
Shoplifting206.60-35.48%
Robbery106.28100.00%
Drugs53.1466.67%
Public order51.57-37.50%
Burglary41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2633.33%
Bicycle theft21.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.63-80.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3960.3211.43%
Other theft3312.2517.86%
Shoplifting3110.37-13.89%
Violence and sexual offences299.74-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour219.11-8.70%
Vehicle crime106.6066.67%
Public order83.14166.67%
Bicycle theft62.510.00%
Robbery51.89-66.67%
Burglary41.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Drugs30.940.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3661.27157.14%
Theft from the person3511.31-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences3111.00-11.43%
Other theft289.74-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour238.80-4.17%
Robbery157.23-16.67%
Burglary74.71-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89300.00%
Possession of weapons31.260.00%
Public order30.94-57.14%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Other crime10.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3962.840.00%
Theft from the person3912.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences3512.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour2411.000.00%
Robbery187.540.00%
Shoplifting145.660.00%
Burglary94.400.00%
Public order72.830.00%
Bicycle theft42.200.00%
Vehicle crime41.260.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202438
April 202422
January 202421
December 202321
November 202323
October 202324

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202415
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 202422
January 202423
December 202333
November 202328
October 202339

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202412
January 202410
December 20235
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202414
April 202446
January 202420
December 202331
November 202336
October 202314

A total of 189 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
April 202428
January 202421
December 202339
November 202335
October 202339

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
April 202430
January 202429
December 202329
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total60
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swan Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 9. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1