ELMS CRESCENT, SW4 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW4 8QU

ELMS CRESCENT, SW4 8QU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This SW4 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW4 8QU, encompassing approximately 9388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

SW4 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Close with total crimes: 11
  • Crescent Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Lessar Avenue with total crimes: 5

ELMS CRESCENT, SW4 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 crime156.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.6055.56%
Other theft101.49233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.07250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.75-53.85%
Burglary30.64-50.00%
Theft from the person20.32100.00%
Public order20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.9018.18%
Violence and sexual offences91.38-10.00%
Burglary60.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-70.59%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Other theft30.32-40.00%
Public order20.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Drugs20.21100.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime176.606.25%
Anti-social behaviour111.81-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences101.17-50.00%
Burglary101.07400.00%
Other theft51.07-28.57%
Public order30.53200.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.11-83.33%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.56-9.09%
Vehicle crime162.1323.08%
Anti-social behaviour131.700.00%
Other theft71.3816.67%
Drugs60.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.64-62.50%
Burglary20.320.00%
Robbery20.21100.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.1046.67%
Vehicle crime132.348.33%
Anti-social behaviour131.3862.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.38166.67%
Other theft60.85200.00%
Public order50.6466.67%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.21100.00%
Burglary20.21-60.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.5425.00%
Vehicle crime121.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.28-27.27%
Burglary50.850.00%
Public order30.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%
Other theft20.32-50.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.280.00%
Vehicle crime101.170.00%
Burglary51.070.00%
Other theft40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.430.00%
Other crime30.320.00%
Shoplifting20.320.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 202410
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
April 202411
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202417
January 202416
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202410
January 202420
December 202322
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
November 20232

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
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Close
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Crescent Lane
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lessar Avenue
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poynders Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trouville Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Common Mile Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Patio Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. St Gerards Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Gower Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Shandon Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Helby Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarence Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Briarwood Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbeville Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Narbonne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Rodenhurst Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bateman Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Rathmell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Morten Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Parkfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Brickfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Leppoc Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Allnutt Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Mandalay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1