SW8 4FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4FA

SW8 4FA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4FA 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 4FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4FA, encompassing approximately 8300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 4FA area, explore the SW8 4FA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 4FA area, visit the SW8 4FA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 4FA 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
  • Stewart'S Road with total crimes: 7

SW8 4FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.28-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences122.41-36.84%
Burglary81.450.00%
Other theft70.96250.00%
Public order50.84-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.60400.00%
Theft from the person50.60150.00%
Drugs50.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6033.33%
Other crime30.480.00%
Robbery30.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour289.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.37850.00%
Public order92.29350.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Other theft20.360.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

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 theft21.080.00%
Public order20.240.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.120.00%

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 person81.69-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-86.96%
Other theft20.36-81.82%
Robbery10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2511.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.01475.00%
Other theft112.771000.00%
Theft from the person101.330.00%
Vehicle crime81.200.00%
Robbery60.960.00%
Burglary50.720.00%
Public order30.60-25.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

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 person102.29100.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.48-71.43%
Other theft10.48-93.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour179.28-10.53%
Other theft152.05-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences141.81-17.65%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Theft from the person50.60-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.60-20.00%
Robbery40.4833.33%
Public order40.48-20.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.12-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1911.0858.33%
Anti-social behaviour192.29-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences172.29-5.56%
Theft from the person142.050.00%
Vehicle crime51.69-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.60400.00%
Public order50.6025.00%
Burglary30.60-40.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5714.8239.02%
Violence and sexual offences186.87-21.74%
Theft from the person142.17133.33%
Other theft121.6933.33%
Vehicle crime61.45200.00%
Burglary50.72-28.57%
Public order40.60-73.33%
Drugs40.4833.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4114.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.940.00%
Public order152.770.00%
Robbery111.810.00%
Other theft91.330.00%
Burglary71.080.00%
Theft from the person60.840.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.360.00%
Drugs30.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202415
December 202319
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 20242
May 20243
April 202423
March 20244
January 202414
December 202317
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202315

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
April 202425
January 202417
December 202319
November 202357
October 202341

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20233
October 202311

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 4FA 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. Stewart'S Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wandsworth Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crichton Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Patmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 11. Stone Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Killyon Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A3036
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Larkhall Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Gauden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Thessaly Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Kelman Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Smedley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Union Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hesewall Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Portslade Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Condell Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Linford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Corunna Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. St Rule Street
    Total1
    Other theft1