SW4 8NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8NY

SW4 8NY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8NY 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 8NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8NY, encompassing approximately 5478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW4 8NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balham Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Englewood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Poynders Road with total crimes: 4

SW4 8NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4077.78%
Anti-social behaviour92.920.00%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Other theft71.28600.00%
Burglary61.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10300.00%
Bicycle theft30.730.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour96.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.64-10.00%
Robbery41.64300.00%
Burglary40.73-60.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-88.89%
Theft from the person10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1813.1420.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.2920.00%
Burglary102.19400.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.83-28.57%
Other theft61.83-25.00%
Theft from the person41.100.00%
Public order40.7333.33%
Bicycle theft30.73200.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.18-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1512.2315.38%
Violence and sexual offences142.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.56100.00%
Other theft81.830.00%
Drugs51.4666.67%
Robbery40.91100.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.1416.67%
Vehicle crime132.5644.44%
Other theft82.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Public order30.5550.00%
Theft from the person30.55200.00%
Bicycle theft30.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.03-7.69%
Vehicle crime92.1950.00%
Other theft61.6420.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10-25.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.460.00%
Vehicle crime61.100.00%
Other theft51.100.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202410
January 202414
December 202314
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 202418
January 202415
December 202313
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202412
January 202410
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202410
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Balham Hill
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Englewood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Poynders Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Trouville Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazelbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Grove Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cavendish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rudloe Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Anfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gower Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Honeybrook Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shandon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clarence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Plummer Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Narbonne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Queensville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fryday Grove Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Molly Huggins Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Limerick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Belthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Fernbank Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Lynn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cathles Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Dagnan Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Sanderstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rodenhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Rathmell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1