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

Overview of Crime in SW8 1ES

DORSET ROAD, SW8 1ES, Lambeth has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.26 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1ES 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 1ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1ES, encompassing approximately 10416 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1ES area, explore the SW8 1ES Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 1ES area, visit the SW8 1ES 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: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-27.78% decrease)

SW8 1ES 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 1ES 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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4715.26213.33%
Violence and sexual offences314.5134.78%
Anti-social behaviour262.98-27.78%
Burglary132.50160.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2575.00%
Vehicle crime60.6750.00%
Public order60.5820.00%
Drugs60.58-14.29%
Robbery50.5825.00%
Other theft40.48-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.38300.00%
Theft from the person30.38-40.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.23-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences233.46-8.00%
Shoplifting152.21-66.67%
Drugs71.44600.00%
Burglary50.67-28.57%
Other theft50.48-54.55%
Public order50.4866.67%
Theft from the person50.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Robbery40.38-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.38-63.64%
Other crime30.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4515.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences254.030.00%
Vehicle crime112.400.00%
Other theft111.060.00%
Robbery91.060.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.52-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour222.69-12.00%
Shoplifting222.11-4.35%
Other theft122.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.1542.86%
Theft from the person50.96-28.57%
Drugs50.48400.00%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Burglary30.480.00%
Robbery30.29-40.00%
Public order20.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.19-80.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.6720.83%
Anti-social behaviour252.78-26.47%
Shoplifting232.40-36.11%
Other theft142.2155.56%
Theft from the person71.34250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Public order60.67-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.58-16.67%
Robbery50.48-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.4866.67%
Burglary30.48-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3614.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.4613.33%
Violence and sexual offences243.26-4.00%
Other theft92.3012.50%
Robbery90.8650.00%
Public order70.8616.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.6716.67%
Vehicle crime60.6720.00%
Drugs40.5833.33%
Burglary40.38-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.38-25.00%
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.880.00%
Burglary112.400.00%
Shoplifting91.060.00%
Other theft80.860.00%
Robbery60.770.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Theft from the person30.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

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 20244
April 202411
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.83 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 20236

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202411
January 202412
December 202314
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.14 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 202336
October 20239

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202423
April 202425
January 202428
December 202329
November 202324
October 202325

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202436
April 202442
January 202422
December 202325
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1ES 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. Claylands Place
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Palfrey Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Southey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mowll Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Handforth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 29. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1