SW4 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8LD

SW4 8LD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8LD, encompassing approximately 6921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

SW4 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 11
  • Prague Place with total crimes: 8
  • Poynders Road with total crimes: 4

SW4 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9636.36%
Anti-social behaviour122.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime111.73120.00%
Other theft71.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.01250.00%
Public order31.0150.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary20.29100.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.2145.45%
Violence and sexual offences112.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.59-68.75%
Other theft40.720.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Burglary10.14-92.31%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime169.1045.45%
Burglary132.31116.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.88-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences111.59-50.00%
Other theft41.59-55.56%
Shoplifting30.58-25.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs20.29-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8415.79%
Anti-social behaviour123.1833.33%
Vehicle crime111.7337.50%
Other theft91.5950.00%
Burglary61.300.00%
Drugs50.87400.00%
Shoplifting40.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-66.67%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1118.75%
Criminal damage and arson92.74125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.3028.57%
Vehicle crime81.3014.29%
Other theft61.1620.00%
Burglary60.87-14.29%
Public order40.87100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.29100.00%
Robbery20.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Drugs10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.090.00%
Burglary72.310.00%
Vehicle crime71.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.010.00%
Other theft51.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.720.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Drugs20.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202411
January 202422
December 202319
November 202316

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 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
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 202416
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
April 202411
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 202413
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Poynders Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clarence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holm Oak Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbeville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Rodenhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Rathmell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Morten Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Leppoc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Park Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1