FERNDALE ROAD, SW4 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 7RU

FERNDALE ROAD, SW4 7RU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 286 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 136.26 per 1,000 population. This SW4 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 7RU, encompassing approximately 2098 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 7RU area, explore the SW4 7RU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW4 7RU area, visit the SW4 7RU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (6.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (-24.10% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)

SW4 7RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 47
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Hargwyne Street with total crimes: 21

FERNDALE ROAD, SW4 7RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65136.266.56%
Anti-social behaviour6330.97-24.10%
Theft from the person2830.0227.27%
Other theft2313.3491.67%
Drugs1910.96280.00%
Public order169.05-27.27%
Shoplifting157.6287.50%
Robbery127.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.7283.33%
Bicycle theft95.24800.00%
Vehicle crime94.29-40.00%
Burglary84.29-11.11%
Possession of weapons63.81100.00%
Other crime22.860.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83123.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences6139.552950.00%
Public order2229.061000.00%
Theft from the person2210.48633.33%
Vehicle crime1510.480.00%
Other theft127.15200.00%
Robbery105.720.00%
Burglary94.760.00%
Shoplifting84.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.810.00%
Drugs52.86400.00%
Possession of weapons32.38200.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.67100.00%
Theft from the person31.91-72.73%
Public order21.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1110.48-78.85%
Violence and sexual offences45.24-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-50.00%
Other theft20.95-92.31%
Public order20.95-77.78%
Robbery10.95-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64144.84966.67%
Anti-social behaviour5230.490.00%
Theft from the person5224.78642.86%
Vehicle crime3024.780.00%
Shoplifting2714.290.00%
Other theft2612.86333.33%
Robbery2612.390.00%
Public order912.39125.00%
Drugs54.290.00%
Bicycle theft52.380.00%
Burglary42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person711.43-82.50%
Other theft63.34-86.05%
Violence and sexual offences62.86-92.11%
Public order42.86-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76142.4616.92%
Anti-social behaviour4936.21-7.55%
Other theft4323.3530.30%
Theft from the person4020.4917.65%
Public order2319.060.00%
Shoplifting1510.96-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson147.15-17.65%
Robbery136.6762.50%
Vehicle crime116.19-15.38%
Burglary65.24-62.50%
Drugs52.86-44.44%
Bicycle theft22.38-71.43%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65143.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour5330.9710.42%
Theft from the person3425.25-30.61%
Other theft3316.20-37.74%
Public order2315.72-36.11%
Shoplifting2110.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson1710.0154.55%
Burglary168.1023.08%
Vehicle crime137.6262.50%
Drugs96.1912.50%
Robbery84.29-52.94%
Bicycle theft73.810.00%
Other crime23.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65157.70-13.33%
Other theft5330.9717.78%
Theft from the person4925.2581.48%
Anti-social behaviour4823.35-29.41%
Public order3622.87157.14%
Robbery1717.15183.33%
Shoplifting158.10-31.82%
Burglary137.15116.67%
Criminal damage and arson116.19-21.43%
Vehicle crime85.24-20.00%
Drugs83.8133.33%
Bicycle theft73.81250.00%
Possession of weapons13.34-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75142.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour6835.730.00%
Other theft4532.400.00%
Theft from the person2721.440.00%
Shoplifting2212.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson1410.480.00%
Public order146.670.00%
Vehicle crime106.670.00%
Burglary64.760.00%
Drugs62.860.00%
Robbery62.860.00%
Possession of weapons42.860.00%
Bicycle theft21.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202483
April 202452
January 202449
December 202353
November 202348
October 202368

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
July 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 273 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202422
July 20243
May 202411
April 202452
March 20247
January 202440
December 202334
November 202349
October 202327

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 20244
January 20246
December 202316
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202414
December 202317
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202412
July 20244
May 20242
April 202426
March 20246
January 202443
December 202333
November 202353
October 202345

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
January 202423
December 202323
November 202336
October 202314

A total of 483 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202461
July 20242
May 20244
April 202464
March 20246
January 202476
December 202365
November 202365
October 202375

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
May 20241
April 202426
January 202413
December 20238
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202427
January 202415
December 202321
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
April 202430
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 202310

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 7RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brixton
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Hargwyne Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 4. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sandmere Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 15. Nealden Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Chantrey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Combermere Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 24. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Trinity Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Simkins Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Solon Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hetherington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2