SW8 4SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4SH

SW8 4SH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.32 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4SH 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 4SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4SH, encompassing approximately 7695 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)

SW8 4SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 16
  • Nine Elms Lane with total crimes: 13

SW8 4SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2618.32-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences253.3819.05%
Theft from the person223.2537.50%
Other theft122.86500.00%
Robbery111.56266.67%
Burglary111.4383.33%
Vehicle crime91.43350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.17600.00%
Bicycle theft50.91400.00%
Public order50.65150.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3812.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.940.00%
Theft from the person162.730.00%
Burglary62.080.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Other theft20.260.00%
Public order20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.26-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4415.0762.96%
Violence and sexual offences225.72-12.00%
Vehicle crime132.86333.33%
Theft from the person111.6983.33%
Burglary51.43150.00%
Other theft50.65-66.67%
Public order50.6525.00%
Drugs40.6533.33%
Shoplifting40.52-20.00%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2712.8642.11%
Violence and sexual offences253.51-34.21%
Other theft153.25-16.67%
Theft from the person61.950.00%
Bicycle theft50.78-16.67%
Shoplifting50.65-37.50%
Public order40.65-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.3950.00%
Robbery20.39-66.67%
Burglary20.26-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.808.57%
Anti-social behaviour194.94-32.14%
Other theft182.4738.46%
Public order112.3457.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.43150.00%
Burglary81.30100.00%
Shoplifting81.04100.00%
Robbery61.040.00%
Theft from the person60.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.78100.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-42.86%
Drugs20.52-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour284.55-6.67%
Other theft133.64-35.00%
Theft from the person121.6971.43%
Vehicle crime71.5640.00%
Public order70.91133.33%
Drugs70.9175.00%
Robbery60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.78-33.33%
Burglary40.52-42.86%
Shoplifting40.52-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.5250.00%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3016.110.00%
Other theft203.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.600.00%
Shoplifting92.600.00%
Burglary71.170.00%
Theft from the person70.910.00%
Robbery60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Public order30.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202438
April 202444
January 202427
December 202319
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
October 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
April 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
May 20242
April 202422
January 202425
December 202338
November 202335
October 202320

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20245
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 202413
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 4SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Nine Elms Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Mill Road
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 11. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hemans Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1