HAMPSON WAY, SW8 1HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1HU

HAMPSON WAY, SW8 1HU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.50 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1HU 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 1HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1HU, encompassing approximately 7404 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (213.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)

SW8 1HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Swan Mews with total crimes: 10

HAMPSON WAY, SW8 1HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4723.50213.33%
Anti-social behaviour336.35-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences304.4620.00%
Burglary124.0571.43%
Theft from the person101.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.35166.67%
Robbery81.0833.33%
Public order71.0875.00%
Other theft50.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-42.86%
Drugs40.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.670.00%
Shoplifting153.380.00%
Theft from the person152.030.00%
Drugs82.030.00%
Other theft81.080.00%
Burglary71.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.950.00%
Robbery60.950.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other crime30.41200.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4624.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.190.00%
Theft from the person223.650.00%
Other theft212.970.00%
Robbery142.840.00%
Vehicle crime101.890.00%
Burglary61.350.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.14-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.07-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.65-22.58%
Other theft243.24-22.58%
Shoplifting223.24-15.38%
Theft from the person202.97-44.44%
Robbery112.7057.14%
Criminal damage and arson91.4950.00%
Drugs61.22100.00%
Public order50.81-28.57%
Burglary30.680.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3626.3412.50%
Anti-social behaviour314.860.00%
Other theft314.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.19-23.08%
Shoplifting264.05-29.73%
Vehicle crime93.5128.57%
Public order71.2216.67%
Robbery70.95-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.81300.00%
Burglary30.54-40.00%
Drugs30.4150.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.170.00%
Shoplifting375.27208.33%
Theft from the person325.00-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour314.323.33%
Other theft314.19-11.43%
Robbery154.197.14%
Vehicle crime72.03-22.22%
Public order60.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.8120.00%
Burglary50.81-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.68200.00%
Drugs20.41-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3928.090.00%
Other theft355.270.00%
Theft from the person334.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour304.460.00%
Robbery144.050.00%
Shoplifting121.890.00%
Burglary91.620.00%
Public order91.220.00%
Vehicle crime91.220.00%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202442
April 202431
January 202424
December 202331
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 202421
January 202424
December 202331
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202414
January 202411
December 20237
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202446
January 202422
December 202326
November 202337
October 202312

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202422
January 202420
December 202336
November 202332
October 202333

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
April 202427
January 202427
December 202330
November 202339
October 202339

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
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 1HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total60
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Swan Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. South Island Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Johnston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Palfrey Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mowll Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Pembry Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Somerville Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1