SW4 8EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8EY

SW4 8EY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8EY 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 8EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8EY, encompassing approximately 4624 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW4 8EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 11
  • Poynders Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bowie Close with total crimes: 4

SW4 8EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.76-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30500.00%
Other theft51.3066.67%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2011.0342.86%
Violence and sexual offences114.3257.14%
Vehicle crime52.38-66.67%
Public order41.08100.00%
Burglary40.86-20.00%
Other theft30.86-40.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1511.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.2440.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.03-61.11%
Other theft51.51-37.50%
Burglary51.080.00%
Drugs31.08-25.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.415.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.89-9.09%
Other theft82.16100.00%
Vehicle crime61.7320.00%
Burglary51.30400.00%
Drugs41.08100.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.86200.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

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 offences1710.5930.77%
Anti-social behaviour113.6810.00%
Vehicle crime52.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-28.57%
Other theft41.08-33.33%
Drugs20.860.00%
Public order20.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.81-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour102.81-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.1675.00%
Other theft61.5150.00%
Burglary61.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.30-20.00%
Public order40.86300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.545.88%
Anti-social behaviour143.897.69%
Burglary93.03350.00%
Vehicle crime51.95150.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.86100.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.680.00%
Drugs32.810.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
April 202414
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
April 20247
January 202418
December 202317
November 202313
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202415
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Poynders Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Patio Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Adelina Mews
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Streatham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thornton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Queensville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fryday Grove Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rodenhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Rathmell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Morten Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1