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

Overview of Crime in SW8 1ER

DORSET ROAD, SW8 1ER, Lambeth has recorded a total of 153 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.05 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1ER 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 1ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1ER, encompassing approximately 10892 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1ER area, explore the SW8 1ER Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 1ER area, visit the SW8 1ER 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: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)

SW8 1ER 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 1ER 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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4714.05213.33%
Violence and sexual offences304.3130.43%
Anti-social behaviour252.75-26.47%
Burglary122.30140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1075.00%
Vehicle crime60.6450.00%
Public order60.5550.00%
Drugs60.550.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Robbery40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Theft from the person20.28-50.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3410.19-12.82%
Violence and sexual offences233.12-8.00%
Shoplifting152.11-65.91%
Drugs61.38500.00%
Burglary50.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Robbery40.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-63.64%
Other theft40.37-55.56%
Public order40.3733.33%
Theft from the person40.37300.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4413.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour394.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.580.00%
Vehicle crime112.300.00%
Other theft91.010.00%
Robbery80.830.00%
Burglary60.730.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.09-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.39-12.50%
Shoplifting191.93-17.39%
Other theft121.74-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson101.1042.86%
Drugs50.92400.00%
Theft from the person40.46-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.370.00%
Burglary30.3750.00%
Public order20.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.2918.18%
Anti-social behaviour242.39-27.27%
Shoplifting232.20-34.29%
Other theft132.1162.50%
Theft from the person71.19600.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.640.00%
Robbery50.64-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.4666.67%
Vehicle crime40.46-33.33%
Public order40.37-20.00%
Burglary20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3512.67288.89%
Anti-social behaviour333.2110.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.03-8.33%
Robbery92.0280.00%
Other theft80.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7375.00%
Vehicle crime60.6420.00%
Public order50.55-16.67%
Drugs40.46100.00%
Bicycle theft30.37-25.00%
Burglary30.28-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.750.00%
Burglary112.200.00%
Shoplifting91.010.00%
Other theft80.830.00%
Public order60.730.00%
Robbery50.550.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.370.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Drugs20.280.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311

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 20247
August 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

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 20244
April 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20248
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202444
January 202419
December 202323
November 202335
October 20239

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202423
April 202425
January 202426
December 202326
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
April 202439
January 202421
December 202324
November 202333
October 202330

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
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 1ER 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. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashmole Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trigon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Palfrey Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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