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

Overview of Crime in SW8 2RA

UNION GROVE, SW8 2RA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2RA, encompassing approximately 7723 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW8 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carey Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8
  • Wandsworth Road with total crimes: 6

UNION GROVE, SW8 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour229.71-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences122.85-40.00%
Other theft71.55250.00%
Public order60.91-33.33%
Burglary60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.78150.00%
Robbery40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Drugs40.520.00%
Theft from the person30.5250.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.50900.00%
Public order92.59350.00%
Bicycle theft51.170.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Robbery40.52300.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%

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 person81.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.04-88.46%
Other theft20.39-80.00%
Robbery10.26-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.30550.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.370.00%
Vehicle crime132.460.00%
Theft from the person121.6820.00%
Other theft101.55900.00%
Robbery51.290.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Public order30.52-25.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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 person102.46100.00%
Public order41.29-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.52-73.33%
Other theft10.52-88.89%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences152.20-11.76%
Other theft91.94-55.00%
Vehicle crime71.1740.00%
Public order50.91-16.67%
Theft from the person50.65-64.29%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.520.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2011.5281.82%
Violence and sexual offences172.59-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.20-70.69%
Theft from the person142.20-6.67%
Public order61.8150.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5816.4461.11%
Violence and sexual offences207.51-13.04%
Theft from the person152.59150.00%
Other theft111.9457.14%
Vehicle crime51.42400.00%
Drugs50.6566.67%
Public order40.65-73.33%
Burglary40.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.52-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3614.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.660.00%
Public order152.980.00%
Robbery81.940.00%
Other theft71.040.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Theft from the person60.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20249
December 202320
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 20242
May 20243
April 202426
March 20244
January 202415
December 202317
November 202320
October 202323

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
April 202419
January 202417
December 202317
November 202358
October 202336

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
October 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carey Gardens
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Wandsworth Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 6. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Georges Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Larkhall Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Bromfelde Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Thessaly Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kelman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Smedley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Union Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Condell Road
    Total1
    Robbery1