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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2BL

ALLEN EDWARDS DRIVE, SW8 2BL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW8 postcode area, which has experienced 413 crimes and a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW8 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2BL, encompassing approximately 10563 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Pascal Street with total crimes: 7

ALLEN EDWARDS DRIVE, SW8 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.650.00%
Shoplifting142.370.00%
Theft from the person101.330.00%
Burglary70.950.00%
Drugs50.660.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Other theft10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-96.15%

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
Shoplifting4413.92120.00%
Anti-social behaviour274.1742.11%
Violence and sexual offences262.56-7.14%
Vehicle crime152.46275.00%
Burglary81.42166.67%
Theft from the person80.7633.33%
Robbery60.7620.00%
Other theft60.57-45.45%
Drugs40.5733.33%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 offences2810.2221.74%
Shoplifting202.65-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour191.895.56%
Other theft111.80-38.89%
Theft from the person61.04-14.29%
Robbery50.570.00%
Vehicle crime40.47-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.3833.33%
Burglary30.3850.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-71.43%
Public order20.19-71.43%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2611.93-25.71%
Violence and sexual offences232.464.55%
Other theft182.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.70-37.93%
Vehicle crime91.7012.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.8540.00%
Theft from the person70.6616.67%
Public order70.6675.00%
Robbery50.66-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.19-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3513.44191.67%
Anti-social behaviour293.3145.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.75-8.33%
Vehicle crime82.0833.33%
Drugs70.7640.00%
Robbery70.6616.67%
Theft from the person60.6650.00%
Other theft60.57-57.14%
Burglary60.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.47400.00%
Public order40.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.32-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour202.27-44.44%
Other theft141.897.69%
Shoplifting121.3350.00%
Burglary81.1460.00%
Vehicle crime60.76-33.33%
Robbery60.5720.00%
Drugs50.57150.00%
Theft from the person40.47100.00%
Public order40.38-20.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3611.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.410.00%
Other theft132.930.00%
Vehicle crime91.230.00%
Shoplifting80.850.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Robbery50.470.00%
Burglary50.470.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
April 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
April 202427
January 202419
December 202318
November 202329
October 202320
September 202336

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
November 20237
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
May 20241
April 202426
January 202428
December 202323
November 202322
October 202324
September 202331

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 8 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
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 202415
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202444
January 202420
December 202326
November 202335
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20246
January 202411
December 202318
November 20236
October 202314
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pascal Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Portland Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Binfield Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wilcox Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Luscombe Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. A203
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Belmore Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Cowthorpe Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Andrew Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Aldebert Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Tradescant Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walberswick Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Lansdowne Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Priory Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Nine Elms (Lu Station)
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Thorparch Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Mill Pond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thorncroft Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Viceroy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Guildford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Teversham Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1