ALLEN EDWARDS DRIVE, SW8 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2BB

ALLEN EDWARDS DRIVE, SW8 2BB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.37 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2BB, encompassing approximately 10077 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 69
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Ace Way with total crimes: 8

ALLEN EDWARDS DRIVE, SW8 2BB 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4916.37250.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.868.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.680.00%
Theft from the person141.9816.67%
Burglary121.3971.43%
Vehicle crime111.19266.67%
Robbery81.0960.00%
Other theft60.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.60200.00%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Public order40.4033.33%
Drugs30.400.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour259.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.480.00%
Shoplifting141.980.00%
Theft from the person121.390.00%
Burglary71.190.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Drugs30.500.00%
Public order30.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Other theft20.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.20-91.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4414.29120.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.3768.75%
Violence and sexual offences242.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime142.38250.00%
Burglary81.39166.67%
Theft from the person80.7933.33%
Other theft60.79-50.00%
Robbery60.6020.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.520.00%
Shoplifting202.78-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour161.98-5.88%
Other theft121.59-33.33%
Theft from the person61.190.00%
Robbery50.60-16.67%
Drugs40.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.4033.33%
Burglary30.400.00%
Public order30.30-72.73%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.8016.67%
Shoplifting262.78-25.71%
Other theft182.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour171.79-29.17%
Public order111.69120.00%
Robbery61.09-14.29%
Theft from the person60.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.50200.00%
Burglary30.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3513.89191.67%
Violence and sexual offences243.4726.32%
Anti-social behaviour242.3820.00%
Vehicle crime82.3833.33%
Robbery70.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.69100.00%
Other theft60.60-57.14%
Theft from the person60.6020.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Burglary60.60-25.00%
Public order50.6066.67%
Possession of weapons50.50400.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences191.980.00%
Other theft141.890.00%
Shoplifting121.390.00%
Burglary81.190.00%
Robbery70.790.00%
Drugs60.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.600.00%
Theft from the person50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.500.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Public order30.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
January 202412
December 202318
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202414
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
May 20242
April 202424
January 202428
December 202328
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
April 202427
January 202416
December 202317
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202414
April 202444
January 202420
December 202326
November 202335
October 202312

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2BB 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. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 9. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 10. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Larkhall Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1