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

Overview of Crime in SW8 1XW

SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1XW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1XW 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 1XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1XW, encompassing approximately 12673 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1XW area, explore the SW8 1XW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 1XW area, visit the SW8 1XW 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: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SW8 1XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Hampson Way with total crimes: 7

SOUTH LAMBETH ROAD, SW8 1XW 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4712.15213.33%
Violence and sexual offences283.7121.74%
Anti-social behaviour272.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime102.13150.00%
Burglary100.7966.67%
Theft from the person60.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.4750.00%
Public order50.4766.67%
Bicycle theft40.39300.00%
Robbery40.32-20.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Drugs30.24-25.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

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 behaviour369.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.840.00%
Shoplifting151.810.00%
Theft from the person91.180.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.320.00%
Drugs40.320.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Public order30.24200.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

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 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.43%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4411.91131.58%
Anti-social behaviour363.4763.64%
Violence and sexual offences282.84-6.67%
Vehicle crime122.210.00%
Other theft80.95-50.00%
Burglary70.63133.33%
Robbery60.5550.00%
Drugs30.470.00%
Theft from the person30.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Public order20.16-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.4720.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.37-8.33%
Shoplifting191.74-26.92%
Other theft161.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson121.2633.33%
Robbery40.95-20.00%
Theft from the person40.32-55.56%
Burglary30.320.00%
Drugs30.2450.00%
Public order30.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-71.43%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2610.81-27.78%
Violence and sexual offences252.05-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour241.97-22.58%
Other theft141.8975.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1050.00%
Theft from the person90.7150.00%
Vehicle crime70.710.00%
Bicycle theft70.55250.00%
Robbery50.55-28.57%
Public order50.39-16.67%
Burglary30.39-25.00%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3612.07227.27%
Violence and sexual offences312.84-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour312.4534.78%
Other theft82.45-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.6340.00%
Robbery70.5516.67%
Public order60.55-33.33%
Theft from the person60.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.470.00%
Drugs40.4733.33%
Possession of weapons40.3233.33%
Burglary40.32-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.32-50.00%
Other crime10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.520.00%
Shoplifting111.810.00%
Burglary90.870.00%
Other theft90.710.00%
Public order90.710.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.470.00%
Vehicle crime50.470.00%
Theft from the person40.390.00%
Bicycle theft40.320.00%
Drugs30.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
April 202436
January 202422
December 202324
November 202331
October 202323

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
May 20241
April 202428
January 202430
December 202325
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 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 20244
April 202412
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 202416
December 202314
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.29 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 202326
November 202336
October 202311

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1XW 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. 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. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1