DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1AF

DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.61 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW8 postcode area, which has experienced 503 crimes and a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW8 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1AF, encompassing approximately 9737 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1AF area, explore the SW8 1AF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 1AF area, visit the SW8 1AF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (213.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

SW8 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 57
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Hampson Way with total crimes: 7

DORSET ROAD, SW8 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4715.61213.33%
Violence and sexual offences284.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour262.88-27.78%
Burglary142.67180.00%
Vehicle crime61.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6250.00%
Public order50.6225.00%
Drugs50.51-16.67%
Other theft40.51-20.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Bicycle theft40.41300.00%
Theft from the person20.41-60.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.50-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences213.70-12.50%
Shoplifting152.16-66.67%
Drugs61.540.00%
Burglary50.620.00%
Other theft50.51-37.50%
Theft from the person50.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.510.00%
Robbery40.41-55.56%
Public order40.4133.33%
Vehicle crime30.41-72.73%
Other crime30.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4514.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.900.00%
Vehicle crime112.460.00%
Robbery91.130.00%
Other theft80.920.00%
Burglary50.820.00%
Public order30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.77-12.00%
Shoplifting222.26-4.35%
Other theft122.26-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.2366.67%
Theft from the person51.030.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-20.00%
Robbery30.41-40.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Public order20.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.8422.73%
Anti-social behaviour252.77-24.24%
Shoplifting232.57-37.84%
Other theft132.3662.50%
Public order61.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.62-16.67%
Robbery50.51-44.44%
Theft from the person50.51150.00%
Bicycle theft50.5166.67%
Burglary30.51-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3714.58311.11%
Anti-social behaviour333.8013.79%
Violence and sexual offences223.39-8.33%
Robbery92.2650.00%
Other theft80.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8216.67%
Public order60.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.62-14.29%
Burglary40.62-60.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-25.00%
Theft from the person20.31-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2912.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.980.00%
Burglary102.460.00%
Shoplifting91.030.00%
Other theft80.920.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Vehicle crime70.720.00%
Robbery60.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.620.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Theft from the person30.310.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202411
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20248
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202445
January 202422
December 202323
November 202337
October 20239

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
April 202424
January 202427
December 202327
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
April 202438
January 202422
December 202325
November 202333
October 202329

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
March 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total57
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. South Island Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trigon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Palfrey Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mowll Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Handforth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 26. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Wilkinson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Carroun Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1