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

Overview of Crime in SW8 1UQ

SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1UQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.10 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1UQ 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 1UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1UQ, encompassing approximately 5209 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1UQ area, explore the SW8 1UQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)

SW8 1UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11

SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4831.10220.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.49-4.00%
Theft from the person114.61-15.38%
Vehicle crime102.11100.00%
Robbery71.9240.00%
Public order51.3466.67%
Burglary40.96-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-50.00%
Other theft40.77-20.00%
Drugs30.77-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3925.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences257.490.00%
Shoplifting154.800.00%
Theft from the person132.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.500.00%
Burglary71.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Robbery50.960.00%
Other theft50.960.00%
Drugs40.960.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4635.32130.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.833.85%
Anti-social behaviour265.184.00%
Other theft224.99-12.00%
Theft from the person224.220.00%
Robbery154.227.14%
Vehicle crime122.88200.00%
Burglary62.3020.00%
Public order31.15-40.00%
Drugs30.58-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.90-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour254.99-7.41%
Other theft254.80-21.88%
Theft from the person224.80-43.59%
Shoplifting204.22-31.03%
Robbery143.84180.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6940.00%
Burglary51.3466.67%
Drugs50.9666.67%
Public order50.96-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.96-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3937.6214.71%
Other theft327.4910.34%
Violence and sexual offences316.14-16.22%
Shoplifting295.95-19.44%
Anti-social behaviour275.573.85%
Vehicle crime95.1880.00%
Public order71.7340.00%
Robbery51.34-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson50.96-44.44%
Bicycle theft50.96400.00%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3740.120.00%
Shoplifting367.100.00%
Theft from the person346.910.00%
Other theft296.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.570.00%
Robbery164.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.070.00%
Burglary61.730.00%
Public order51.150.00%
Vehicle crime50.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202439
April 202426
January 202425
December 202327
November 202326

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202412
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 202422
January 202425
December 202332
November 202329

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202415
January 202414
December 20235
November 202316

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202415
April 202446
January 202420
December 202329
November 202336

A total of 141 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202422
January 202422
December 202339
November 202334

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
April 202427
January 202426
December 202331
November 202337

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1UQ 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. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swan Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Burnley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Johnston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Larkhall Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Crossford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Somerville Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Lett Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Albert Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stockwell Park Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Michael'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Printers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1