SW8 3EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 3EB

SW8 3EB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.92 per 1,000 population. This SW8 3EB 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 3EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 3EB, encompassing approximately 5101 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW8 3EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daley Thompson Way with total crimes: 6
  • Wandsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crichton Street with total crimes: 4

SW8 3EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9223.53%
Anti-social behaviour164.12-30.43%
Burglary73.14600.00%
Other theft61.370.00%
Public order51.1866.67%
Drugs40.9833.33%
Vehicle crime40.78300.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2311.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.330.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Robbery30.590.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle 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 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.8623.53%
Vehicle crime184.1280.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.53-7.14%
Other theft112.55-31.25%
Burglary72.16133.33%
Theft from the person51.370.00%
Robbery50.98400.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.2930.77%
Other theft163.33-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences143.14-46.15%
Vehicle crime102.74-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Public order40.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.78-25.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Burglary30.59-78.57%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.02-10.34%
Other theft175.10142.86%
Burglary143.337.69%
Anti-social behaviour132.74-69.77%
Vehicle crime112.55-21.43%
Public order52.16-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78300.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4324.9053.57%
Violence and sexual offences298.4311.54%
Vehicle crime145.6975.00%
Burglary132.7462.50%
Public order82.550.00%
Other theft71.570.00%
Bicycle theft41.37300.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.39-60.00%
Shoplifting10.39-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2821.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.490.00%
Vehicle crime85.100.00%
Burglary81.570.00%
Public order81.570.00%
Other theft71.570.00%
Shoplifting71.370.00%
Robbery51.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.980.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202423
April 202421
January 202417
December 202313
November 202343
October 202328

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 202317
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
April 202413
January 202414
December 202326
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

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 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 202314
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 202418
January 202410
December 202311
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
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 3EB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Daley Thompson Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 2. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bev Callender Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stephen Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. St Philip Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 9. Offerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Charles Barry Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shamrock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. St Philip Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennyson Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Silverthorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Rozel Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Lydon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Heather Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bewick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Froude Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Gambetta Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1