SW8 3BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 3BZ

SW8 3BZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population. This SW8 3BZ 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 3BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 3BZ, encompassing approximately 5116 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 3BZ area, explore the SW8 3BZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 3BZ area, visit the SW8 3BZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW8 3BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wandsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crichton Street with total crimes: 4
  • Stewart'S Road with total crimes: 4

SW8 3BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.93-42.11%
Drugs62.15200.00%
Burglary61.170.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Vehicle crime40.980.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other crime30.59200.00%
Robbery30.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour198.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.710.00%
Drugs22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Public order10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1813.1050.00%
Vehicle crime143.5275.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.749.09%
Other theft82.35-52.94%
Theft from the person51.56400.00%
Robbery50.98150.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1712.70-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.3220.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.35-52.17%
Vehicle crime82.15-11.11%
Bicycle theft31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Robbery20.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.034.55%
Other theft194.50171.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.71-74.36%
Vehicle crime91.95-25.00%
Burglary61.76-45.45%
Robbery41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Public order30.59-25.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3920.3350.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.620.00%
Vehicle crime124.30100.00%
Burglary112.3583.33%
Other theft72.1540.00%
Public order41.37-50.00%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.20-85.71%
Robbery10.20-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2618.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.080.00%
Public order84.300.00%
Shoplifting71.560.00%
Vehicle crime61.370.00%
Burglary61.170.00%
Robbery51.170.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
April 202418
January 202412
December 202310
November 202339
October 202326

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20248
January 202417
December 202319
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202412
January 202411
December 202323
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 202414
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 3BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Newby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 7. Offerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Carey Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Lydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Clapham Manor Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Elmhurst Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bewick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Froude Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Gambetta Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. St Rule Street
    Total1
    Other theft1