UNION GROVE, SW8 2QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2QL

UNION GROVE, SW8 2QL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 95 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.31 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2QL 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 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2QL, encompassing approximately 7714 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (12.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 2QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11
  • Carey Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8

UNION GROVE, SW8 2QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3512.3112.90%
Violence and sexual offences164.54-46.67%
Burglary82.070.00%
Vehicle crime61.04200.00%
Other theft60.78100.00%
Theft from the person60.78100.00%
Public order40.78-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-20.00%
Drugs40.5233.33%
Robbery30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-80.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3112.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.021400.00%
Public order103.89400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.300.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Robbery40.65300.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other theft30.3950.00%
Theft from the person30.3950.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.130.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.81-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-90.91%
Other theft20.39-80.00%
Robbery10.26-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.30725.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.280.00%
Theft from the person143.2440.00%
Vehicle crime131.810.00%
Other theft101.69900.00%
Robbery61.300.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Public order50.7825.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.4611.11%
Public order41.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.52-78.95%
Other theft10.52-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.184.76%
Violence and sexual offences192.85-36.67%
Other theft92.46-55.00%
Theft from the person91.17-55.00%
Robbery71.17133.33%
Vehicle crime60.91-14.29%
Burglary50.78-28.57%
Drugs50.65400.00%
Public order50.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Shoplifting10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.89-65.57%
Other theft202.7266.67%
Theft from the person202.5917.65%
Public order92.5980.00%
Vehicle crime71.1740.00%
Burglary70.91-36.36%
Shoplifting50.91150.00%
Bicycle theft40.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Robbery30.52200.00%
Drugs10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6118.9264.86%
Violence and sexual offences247.919.09%
Theft from the person173.1130.77%
Other theft122.2020.00%
Burglary111.5683.33%
Public order51.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime50.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.650.00%
Drugs30.52-25.00%
Shoplifting20.390.00%
Robbery10.26-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3716.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.800.00%
Public order152.850.00%
Theft from the person131.940.00%
Other theft101.690.00%
Robbery91.300.00%
Burglary61.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.780.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Other crime20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202315

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 202413
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202320
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202431
April 202425
January 202422
December 202321
November 202361
October 202337

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
July 20242
May 20243
April 202433
March 20244
January 202419
December 202330
November 202324
October 202322

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
January 20249
December 202320
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Carey Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Wandsworth Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Union Court
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bromfelde Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Priory Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Priory Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Thessaly Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Kelman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Smedley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Union Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1