SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1QR

SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1QR, Lambeth has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1QR 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 1QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1QR, encompassing approximately 12916 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)

SW8 1QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 69
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12

SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4914.71250.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences292.3216.00%
Burglary152.2566.67%
Theft from the person141.167.69%
Other theft101.08150.00%
Robbery90.77125.00%
Vehicle crime90.7080.00%
Bicycle theft60.70500.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.46200.00%
Public order60.4620.00%
Drugs40.46-20.00%
Other crime30.31200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4510.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.480.00%
Shoplifting141.940.00%
Theft from the person131.080.00%
Burglary91.010.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Drugs50.390.00%
Public order50.39400.00%
Other theft40.390.00%
Robbery40.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.15-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5515.0289.66%
Shoplifting434.26115.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.330.00%
Vehicle crime162.63300.00%
Burglary101.24233.33%
Theft from the person90.7780.00%
Robbery80.70300.00%
Other theft70.62-46.15%
Public order60.54100.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-50.00%
Drugs30.23-40.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.223.03%
Anti-social behaviour292.6331.82%
Shoplifting202.25-13.04%
Other theft131.55-27.78%
Bicycle theft61.01-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.46-33.33%
Theft from the person50.46-37.50%
Drugs50.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.39-33.33%
Burglary30.31-66.67%
Public order30.23-66.67%
Robbery20.23-77.78%
Other crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.92-17.50%
Shoplifting232.55-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour221.78-45.00%
Other theft181.70100.00%
Burglary91.39125.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7028.57%
Public order90.70-10.00%
Robbery90.70-10.00%
Theft from the person80.70-38.46%
Bicycle theft70.62133.33%
Vehicle crime60.54-14.29%
Possession of weapons10.46-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.7117.65%
Anti-social behaviour403.10-2.44%
Shoplifting353.10191.67%
Theft from the person132.7185.71%
Public order101.0125.00%
Robbery100.770.00%
Other theft90.77-47.06%
Drugs80.7060.00%
Vehicle crime70.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.54-12.50%
Possession of weapons40.54100.00%
Burglary40.31-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.3150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.170.00%
Other theft172.630.00%
Shoplifting121.320.00%
Burglary110.930.00%
Robbery100.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.770.00%
Vehicle crime80.620.00%
Public order80.620.00%
Theft from the person70.620.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202425
May 20242
April 202434
January 202434
December 202333
November 202340
October 202334

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 37.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202445
April 202455
January 202429
December 202322
November 202340
October 202341

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20248
January 20242
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247
January 202413
December 202318
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 202416
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202414
April 202443
January 202420
December 202323
November 202335
October 202312

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total69
    Shoplifting49
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Trenchold Street
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1