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

Overview of Crime in SW4 8EL

KINGS AVENUE, SW4 8EL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.40 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8EL, encompassing approximately 4174 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW4 8EL area, explore the SW4 8EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW4 8EL 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
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

KINGS AVENUE, SW4 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.4017.65%
Anti-social behaviour174.79-5.56%
Vehicle crime104.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.4028.57%
Drugs72.160.00%
Other theft51.68150.00%
Robbery31.200.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.3141.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.070.00%
Vehicle crime61.68-62.50%
Public order41.44300.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Burglary10.48-88.89%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1615.09220.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.83-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour92.87-18.18%
Burglary92.1628.57%
Drugs52.160.00%
Other theft41.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.25-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.230.00%
Other theft82.63-27.27%
Burglary71.9240.00%
Drugs51.6866.67%
Vehicle crime51.2025.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-75.00%
Robbery20.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.1937.50%
Other theft112.6383.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.6314.29%
Public order51.92-28.57%
Burglary51.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.20-33.33%
Drugs30.9650.00%
Other crime30.72-70.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.25-5.26%
Other crime104.3111.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.92250.00%
Public order71.680.00%
Burglary61.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.4450.00%
Other theft61.440.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.650.00%
Other crime94.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.160.00%
Burglary81.920.00%
Other theft61.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 202416
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202412
January 202426
December 202330
November 202318
October 202319

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 202311
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 8EL 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. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Common Mile Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Patio Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 14. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1