SW8 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2LF

SW8 2LF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.87 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2LF, encompassing approximately 8406 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)

SW8 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Parry Street with total crimes: 17
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 16

SW8 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2919.87-29.27%
Violence and sexual offences293.4520.83%
Theft from the person273.4535.00%
Burglary163.21166.67%
Other theft131.90333.33%
Robbery121.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.43700.00%
Vehicle crime80.95100.00%
Bicycle theft70.95600.00%
Shoplifting60.830.00%
Public order60.71100.00%
Drugs30.71-25.00%
Other crime30.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.880.00%
Theft from the person202.860.00%
Burglary62.380.00%
Robbery40.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Drugs40.480.00%
Other theft30.480.00%
Public order30.36200.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.24-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4615.466.98%
Violence and sexual offences285.47-12.50%
Vehicle crime133.33333.33%
Theft from the person111.5537.50%
Public order71.3116.67%
Burglary50.8366.67%
Drugs50.590.00%
Other theft50.59-78.26%
Shoplifting40.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.48-57.14%
Robbery20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.8959.26%
Violence and sexual offences325.12-25.58%
Other theft233.8115.00%
Theft from the person82.740.00%
Bicycle theft70.95-12.50%
Public order60.83-50.00%
Shoplifting60.71-25.00%
Drugs50.71150.00%
Burglary30.59-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-40.00%
Robbery20.36-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4319.1516.22%
Anti-social behaviour275.12-41.30%
Other theft203.21-13.04%
Public order122.3850.00%
Burglary101.43233.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.1966.67%
Bicycle theft81.19166.67%
Theft from the person80.95-46.67%
Shoplifting80.95100.00%
Robbery70.9516.67%
Vehicle crime50.83-28.57%
Drugs20.59-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4619.9917.95%
Violence and sexual offences375.4754.17%
Other theft234.409.52%
Theft from the person152.7415.38%
Public order81.78100.00%
Vehicle crime70.9540.00%
Drugs70.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Robbery60.71-40.00%
Shoplifting40.71-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.4850.00%
Burglary30.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3917.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.640.00%
Other theft212.860.00%
Theft from the person132.500.00%
Robbery101.550.00%
Burglary91.190.00%
Shoplifting91.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.070.00%
Vehicle crime50.710.00%
Drugs40.590.00%
Public order40.480.00%
Other crime30.480.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
April 202446
January 202443
December 202327
November 202346
October 202339

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202420
April 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20233

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
May 20242
April 202428
January 202432
December 202343
November 202337
October 202324

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20245
January 202423
December 202320
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 202413
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parry Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Nine Elms Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Mill Road
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1