SW4 8FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8FB

SW4 8FB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.02 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8FB 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 8FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8FB, encompassing approximately 4183 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

SW4 8FB 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
  • Poynders Road with total crimes: 4

SW4 8FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0261.54%
Anti-social behaviour125.02-45.45%
Vehicle crime72.8740.00%
Other theft61.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.43100.00%
Drugs51.430.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2213.6269.23%
Violence and sexual offences135.2662.50%
Public order53.11400.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-68.75%
Other theft31.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Burglary20.48-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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 crime1613.86220.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.828.33%
Violence and sexual offences83.11-57.89%
Burglary71.9116.67%
Other theft61.67-25.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.96-33.33%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.30-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour124.549.09%
Other theft82.8714.29%
Burglary61.91500.00%
Vehicle crime51.43-16.67%
Drugs41.20300.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Bicycle theft30.96200.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.0237.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.630.00%
Other theft71.91-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.6750.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.59-38.46%
Other theft81.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.91100.00%
Burglary61.91-40.00%
Public order51.43400.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-20.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.300.00%
Burglary103.110.00%
Vehicle crime52.390.00%
Other theft41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.960.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 20248
January 202419
December 202321
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

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 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20247
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 202310

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20242
December 20232

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 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 8FB 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. Poynders Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Streatham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Queensville Road
    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
  • 28. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1