FOUNT STREET, SW8 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4SS

FOUNT STREET, SW8 4SS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 186 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.69 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4SS, encompassing approximately 9444 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW8 4SS 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

FOUNT STREET, SW8 4SS 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 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4919.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.19-19.44%
Violence and sexual offences243.070.00%
Theft from the person152.5436.36%
Burglary141.5975.00%
Other theft111.48450.00%
Vehicle crime111.16266.67%
Robbery91.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.95250.00%
Public order70.7475.00%
Bicycle theft40.74300.00%
Drugs40.4233.33%
Other crime20.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3612.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.810.00%
Shoplifting142.540.00%
Theft from the person111.480.00%
Burglary81.160.00%
Robbery60.850.00%
Public order40.64300.00%
Drugs30.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Other theft20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.21-93.10%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4418.11120.00%
Anti-social behaviour404.6673.91%
Violence and sexual offences294.24-14.71%
Vehicle crime153.07400.00%
Theft from the person111.5983.33%
Burglary81.16300.00%
Other theft70.85-50.00%
Robbery60.7450.00%
Drugs50.6425.00%
Public order40.53-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-80.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour233.6027.78%
Shoplifting202.44-23.08%
Other theft142.12-30.00%
Theft from the person61.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.640.00%
Public order50.53-58.33%
Drugs40.530.00%
Robbery40.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.42-50.00%
Burglary20.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-71.43%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.8820.00%
Shoplifting263.81-25.71%
Other theft202.75233.33%
Anti-social behaviour182.12-35.71%
Public order121.9150.00%
Theft from the person81.27-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.850.00%
Burglary60.74-25.00%
Robbery60.64-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.64150.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3517.15191.67%
Violence and sexual offences303.7130.43%
Anti-social behaviour283.1821.74%
Theft from the person92.9680.00%
Public order80.95100.00%
Robbery80.850.00%
Drugs80.8560.00%
Burglary80.850.00%
Vehicle crime80.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.8516.67%
Other theft60.74-57.14%
Possession of weapons50.64150.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2312.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.440.00%
Other theft142.440.00%
Shoplifting121.480.00%
Robbery81.270.00%
Burglary80.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Vehicle crime60.640.00%
Theft from the person50.640.00%
Drugs50.530.00%
Public order40.530.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247
January 202414
December 202320
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202415
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
May 20242
April 202429
January 202434
December 202336
November 202330
October 202323

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202436
April 202440
January 202423
December 202318
November 202328
October 202323

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202414
April 202444
January 202420
December 202326
November 202335
October 202312

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20235
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 4SS 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. Ace Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 10. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 11. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Post Office Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Ponton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bramley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1