KINGS AVENUE, SW4 8BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8BL

KINGS AVENUE, SW4 8BL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.42 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8BL 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 8BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8BL, encompassing approximately 4800 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW4 8BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 11
  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Prague Place with total crimes: 8

KINGS AVENUE, SW4 8BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1915.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.9641.67%
Vehicle crime93.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.87100.00%
Drugs51.670.00%
Other theft51.0466.67%
Theft from the person21.04100.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.6246.15%
Violence and sexual offences123.9671.43%
Vehicle crime62.50-62.50%
Public order41.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.21-90.91%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1612.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.3318.18%
Burglary112.7183.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.29-68.18%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft30.62-66.67%
Drugs30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.8329.41%
Vehicle crime124.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.500.00%
Other theft92.2912.50%
Burglary61.8720.00%
Drugs51.25400.00%
Shoplifting41.040.00%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-77.78%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.546.25%
Anti-social behaviour113.5437.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.2928.57%
Vehicle crime81.870.00%
Other theft81.6733.33%
Burglary51.67-16.67%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.710.00%
Vehicle crime83.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.67133.33%
Burglary61.46-14.29%
Other theft61.250.00%
Public order51.250.00%
Other crime21.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.330.00%
Burglary71.670.00%
Other theft61.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.250.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202416
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 20247
January 202422
December 202317
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202419
April 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 8BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Common Mile Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Patio Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rodenhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Rathmell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Morten Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Leppoc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Park Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1