ALBION AVENUE, SW8 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2AJ

ALBION AVENUE, SW8 2AJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2AJ, encompassing approximately 6495 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 2AJ area, explore the SW8 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW8 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carey Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8
  • Wandsworth Road with total crimes: 4

ALBION AVENUE, SW8 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.62-32.26%
Violence and sexual offences123.23-29.41%
Other theft71.85250.00%
Vehicle crime51.0866.67%
Burglary50.77400.00%
Public order40.77-42.86%
Drugs40.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Other crime30.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3111.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.77750.00%
Public order72.62250.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Robbery30.46200.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person82.16-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.23-86.36%
Other theft20.46-84.62%
Robbery10.31-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.86450.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.390.00%
Other theft133.081200.00%
Vehicle crime102.000.00%
Theft from the person101.540.00%
Robbery61.540.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.93100.00%
Public order41.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.62-75.00%
Other theft10.62-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1711.55-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences162.62-33.33%
Other theft92.46-57.14%
Vehicle crime71.3916.67%
Theft from the person51.08-64.29%
Bicycle theft40.77100.00%
Robbery40.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6250.00%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.9320.00%
Other theft213.70110.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.23-66.04%
Theft from the person142.77-6.67%
Vehicle crime62.16-33.33%
Robbery50.920.00%
Public order40.77-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5320.0251.43%
Violence and sexual offences208.16-13.04%
Theft from the person153.08150.00%
Other theft102.3125.00%
Vehicle crime91.54200.00%
Burglary71.3940.00%
Public order51.08-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Drugs40.62100.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-66.67%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3517.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.390.00%
Public order163.540.00%
Robbery92.460.00%
Other theft81.390.00%
Theft from the person61.230.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Drugs20.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202431
April 202420
January 202417
December 202318
November 202353
October 202335

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20242
May 20243
April 202422
March 20244
January 202416
December 202324
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20241
January 20249
December 202321
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
October 20239

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carey Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Dennis Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Edgeley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Clapham Manor Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Elmhurst Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bromfelde Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Thessaly Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Larkhall Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Kelman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Smedley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Union Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1