SW4 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8LR

SW4 8LR, Lambeth has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8LR, encompassing approximately 5987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW4 8LR 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
  • Trouville Road with total crimes: 4

SW4 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.3538.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.01500.00%
Vehicle crime51.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.84-72.22%
Drugs50.840.00%
Other theft40.8433.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.8563.64%
Violence and sexual offences133.01116.67%
Vehicle crime52.17-68.75%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Public order30.5050.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary20.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime168.6945.45%
Anti-social behaviour112.6722.22%
Violence and sexual offences61.84-66.67%
Burglary61.0020.00%
Other theft41.00-50.00%
Drugs40.67-20.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1912.50%
Vehicle crime113.0183.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.84-10.00%
Other theft81.5060.00%
Drugs51.34400.00%
Burglary50.84400.00%
Shoplifting40.840.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0245.45%
Anti-social behaviour102.6742.86%
Vehicle crime61.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-16.67%
Other theft50.8466.67%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.68-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour71.84-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1750.00%
Burglary51.00-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.84-33.33%
Public order40.670.00%
Other theft30.67-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.670.00%
Burglary71.670.00%
Vehicle crime61.170.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
April 20246
January 202418
December 202316
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 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
April 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202416
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202418
April 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW4 8LR 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. Trouville Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bowie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Queensville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rodenhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Rathmell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Morten Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Notley Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1