SW4 7PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 7PW

SW4 7PW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.17 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7PW 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 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7PW, encompassing approximately 7486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-25.71% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

SW4 7PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgeley Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Acre Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Sandmere Road with total crimes: 7

SW4 7PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.17-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour264.01-25.71%
Theft from the person203.47-23.08%
Other theft142.67133.33%
Public order131.87225.00%
Bicycle theft81.74300.00%
Burglary81.07-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Shoplifting60.940.00%
Vehicle crime60.80-50.00%
Drugs50.80150.00%
Robbery50.67-44.44%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3519.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.680.00%
Theft from the person264.270.00%
Vehicle crime123.470.00%
Burglary101.600.00%
Robbery91.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.200.00%
Other theft60.94500.00%
Public order40.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20.40100.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.07-83.33%
Other theft20.40-92.59%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.13-75.00%
Theft from the person10.13-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3420.970.00%
Other theft274.542600.00%
Vehicle crime253.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour233.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.071700.00%
Robbery112.400.00%
Burglary61.470.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Bicycle theft40.530.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.27-96.30%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-97.30%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.3015.62%
Other theft274.94-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour203.6153.85%
Theft from the person172.67-26.09%
Robbery122.279.09%
Burglary81.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime71.07-30.00%
Public order70.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9420.00%
Drugs60.800.00%
Shoplifting40.80300.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.17-8.57%
Other theft314.2747.62%
Theft from the person234.14-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.07-53.57%
Burglary121.7433.33%
Robbery111.6083.33%
Vehicle crime101.4766.67%
Drugs61.3450.00%
Public order50.80-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.11-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour284.68-15.15%
Theft from the person253.7466.67%
Other theft213.34-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson102.8142.86%
Burglary91.34200.00%
Public order81.200.00%
Vehicle crime61.07-33.33%
Robbery60.80-14.29%
Drugs40.800.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.40100.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.0422.58%
Anti-social behaviour335.0813.79%
Other theft224.41-4.35%
Theft from the person152.9487.50%
Vehicle crime92.0050.00%
Public order81.20-11.11%
Robbery71.07-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.9416.67%
Drugs40.94-42.86%
Burglary30.53-70.00%
Shoplifting30.40200.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour294.140.00%
Other theft233.870.00%
Robbery153.070.00%
Burglary102.000.00%
Public order91.340.00%
Theft from the person81.200.00%
Drugs71.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.940.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 76 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 202411
January 202412
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20233
September 202310

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202435
April 202423
January 202420
December 202313
November 202328
October 202333
September 202329

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202432
May 20243
April 202418
March 20241
January 202437
December 202332
November 202335
October 202338
September 202331

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202425
January 20247
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202427
March 20241
January 202427
December 202331
November 202321
October 202322
September 202323

A total of 169 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
May 20241
April 202434
January 202417
December 202323
November 202325
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 7PW 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. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sandmere Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Fenwick Place
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Landor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Slievemore Close
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Rigge Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cadmus Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kenwyn Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Haselrigge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Northbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Clapham High Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tremadoc Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Aristotle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 20. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Solon Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Welmar Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. Lendal Terrace
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Cottage Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. St Luke'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Clement Avenue
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Tasman Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Beta Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2