SW8 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2BG

SW8 2BG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2BG, encompassing approximately 12195 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 2BG area, explore the SW8 2BG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 2BG area, visit the SW8 2BG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 2BG 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

SW8 2BG 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 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4914.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.02-30.56%
Violence and sexual offences222.050.00%
Theft from the person141.8027.27%
Burglary131.1544.44%
Vehicle crime121.07300.00%
Other theft100.98233.33%
Robbery70.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.57600.00%
Public order60.57100.00%
Bicycle theft50.49400.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.950.00%
Shoplifting141.800.00%
Theft from the person111.150.00%
Burglary90.900.00%
Drugs40.740.00%
Robbery40.330.00%
Other theft30.330.00%
Public order30.25200.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%
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 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16-92.31%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4413.28120.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.6178.26%
Violence and sexual offences263.36-18.75%
Vehicle crime142.13600.00%
Burglary81.15300.00%
Theft from the person80.6660.00%
Robbery60.66100.00%
Other theft50.49-61.54%
Public order50.41150.00%
Drugs30.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-60.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences329.433.23%
Anti-social behaviour232.6227.78%
Shoplifting201.89-20.00%
Other theft131.64-23.53%
Bicycle theft51.07-16.67%
Theft from the person50.41-37.50%
Drugs40.410.00%
Robbery30.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-60.00%
Burglary20.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.16-66.67%
Public order20.16-80.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.23-3.12%
Shoplifting252.54-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour182.05-21.74%
Other theft171.48325.00%
Public order101.3911.11%
Theft from the person80.82-11.11%
Bicycle theft60.66200.00%
Robbery60.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.49-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.49-28.57%
Burglary40.41-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.33-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3512.71191.67%
Violence and sexual offences322.8714.29%
Anti-social behaviour232.620.00%
Public order91.8950.00%
Theft from the person90.7480.00%
Robbery80.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6616.67%
Drugs70.5740.00%
Vehicle crime70.570.00%
Burglary70.570.00%
Possession of weapons50.57150.00%
Other theft40.41-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.300.00%
Other theft141.890.00%
Shoplifting121.150.00%
Robbery80.980.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Burglary70.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.570.00%
Public order60.490.00%
Theft from the person50.490.00%
Drugs50.410.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 202413
December 202317
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202414
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
May 20242
April 202426
January 202432
December 202331
November 202332
October 202328

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202436
April 202441
January 202423
December 202318
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.43 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 202325
November 202335
October 202312

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
November 20237
October 20235

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2BG 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. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1