KENCHESTER CLOSE, SW8 2TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2TZ

KENCHESTER CLOSE, SW8 2TZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 183 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.98 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2TZ 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 2TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2TZ, encompassing approximately 14096 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-27.91% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

SW8 2TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 69
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12

KENCHESTER CLOSE, SW8 2TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4912.98250.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.48-27.91%
Violence and sexual offences262.20-7.14%
Burglary161.8477.78%
Vehicle crime111.14175.00%
Other theft100.78233.33%
Theft from the person90.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.64166.67%
Public order70.5716.67%
Robbery60.5020.00%
Bicycle theft40.43300.00%
Drugs40.28-33.33%
Other crime20.28-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour439.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.050.00%
Shoplifting141.990.00%
Theft from the person120.990.00%
Burglary90.850.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Public order60.43500.00%
Robbery50.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Other theft30.210.00%
Other crime30.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.06%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5213.3492.59%
Shoplifting433.69115.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.059.68%
Vehicle crime172.41750.00%
Burglary81.21100.00%
Theft from the person80.57100.00%
Robbery70.57133.33%
Other theft70.50-41.67%
Public order60.50200.00%
Bicycle theft30.43-40.00%
Drugs30.21-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.2028.57%
Shoplifting201.92-16.67%
Other theft121.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.850.00%
Bicycle theft50.64-28.57%
Burglary40.3533.33%
Theft from the person40.28-50.00%
Drugs40.280.00%
Robbery30.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.21-60.00%
Public order20.14-71.43%
Other crime10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.79-3.12%
Shoplifting242.20-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour211.70-41.67%
Other theft161.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1428.57%
Theft from the person80.640.00%
Public order70.57-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.50250.00%
Robbery60.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.43-37.50%
Burglary30.35-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3612.3463.64%
Shoplifting352.55191.67%
Violence and sexual offences322.48-11.11%
Robbery92.2750.00%
Public order80.64-11.11%
Theft from the person80.57100.00%
Vehicle crime80.570.00%
Burglary80.570.00%
Other theft80.57-46.67%
Drugs70.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5016.67%
Possession of weapons50.50150.00%
Bicycle theft20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.550.00%
Other theft151.560.00%
Shoplifting121.060.00%
Public order90.850.00%
Vehicle crime80.640.00%
Burglary80.570.00%
Robbery60.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.430.00%
Drugs50.430.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 33.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202443
April 202452
January 202427
December 202321
November 202336
October 202322

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
May 20241
April 202434
January 202431
December 202331
November 202332
October 202336

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20247
January 202412
December 202316
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202414
April 202443
January 202420
December 202324
November 202335
October 202312

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
April 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 202417
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 10 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total69
    Shoplifting49
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1