GUILDFORD ROAD, SW8 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2DW

GUILDFORD ROAD, SW8 2DW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.59 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2DW, encompassing approximately 10903 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 2DW area, explore the SW8 2DW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 2DW area, visit the SW8 2DW 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: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)

SW8 2DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12

GUILDFORD ROAD, SW8 2DW 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 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4715.59213.33%
Violence and sexual offences314.3129.17%
Anti-social behaviour292.84-3.33%
Theft from the person122.66-7.69%
Vehicle crime111.10266.67%
Burglary101.010.00%
Robbery90.9212.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Public order40.5533.33%
Drugs40.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Other theft30.28-40.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.750.00%
Shoplifting152.200.00%
Theft from the person131.380.00%
Burglary101.190.00%
Robbery80.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.730.00%
Drugs50.550.00%
Other theft50.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Public order30.280.00%
Other crime30.28200.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.090.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4517.52136.84%
Violence and sexual offences344.1330.77%
Anti-social behaviour323.1260.00%
Theft from the person232.9327.78%
Other theft222.11-15.38%
Vehicle crime122.021100.00%
Robbery91.1028.57%
Burglary70.83133.33%
Drugs40.64-20.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2612.93-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences262.3836.84%
Anti-social behaviour202.38-9.09%
Shoplifting191.83-29.63%
Theft from the person181.74-48.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.6560.00%
Robbery70.730.00%
Drugs50.64150.00%
Public order40.46-20.00%
Burglary30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-71.43%
Other crime10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-87.50%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3515.596.06%
Other theft293.210.00%
Shoplifting272.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.48-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences192.02-44.12%
Vehicle crime81.740.00%
Robbery70.73-53.33%
Bicycle theft70.64600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-28.57%
Public order50.460.00%
Burglary30.46-57.14%
Drugs20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3619.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.30-17.07%
Theft from the person333.123.12%
Anti-social behaviour313.0355.00%
Other theft292.84-23.68%
Robbery152.6615.38%
Vehicle crime81.3860.00%
Burglary70.73-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.64133.33%
Public order50.64-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.46300.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4117.430.00%
Other theft383.760.00%
Theft from the person323.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.930.00%
Robbery131.830.00%
Shoplifting121.190.00%
Public order91.100.00%
Burglary80.830.00%
Vehicle crime50.730.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202430
April 202432
January 202420
December 202322
November 202331
October 202320

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202423
January 202418
December 202335
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202434
January 202426
December 202319
November 202334
October 202341

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202412
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202422
January 202426
December 202329
November 202329
October 202338

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202445
January 202419
December 202327
November 202336
October 202312

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2DW 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. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Larkhall Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1