SW8 4XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 4XG

SW8 4XG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This SW8 4XG 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 4XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 4XG, encompassing approximately 9616 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 4XG area, explore the SW8 4XG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

SW8 4XG 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
  • Deeley Road with total crimes: 6

SW8 4XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour318.7414.81%
Violence and sexual offences93.22-66.67%
Theft from the person80.94100.00%
Other theft70.83250.00%
Vehicle crime60.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.6225.00%
Burglary50.52150.00%
Robbery40.520.00%
Drugs40.42300.00%
Public order30.42-66.67%
Other crime20.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.941250.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.810.00%
Public order92.81350.00%
Theft from the person40.94100.00%
Robbery40.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.420.00%
Vehicle crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Burglary20.310.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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 theft20.940.00%
Public order20.210.00%
Theft from the person20.21-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.21-33.33%
Robbery10.210.00%

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 person81.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-87.50%
Other theft20.31-77.78%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.50500.00%
Theft from the person122.5020.00%
Vehicle crime101.250.00%
Other theft91.04800.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Public order30.31-25.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

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 person101.98100.00%
Public order41.04-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.42-77.78%
Other theft10.42-85.71%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour197.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences181.98-25.00%
Other theft71.87-65.00%
Vehicle crime60.7320.00%
Robbery50.6266.67%
Public order50.52-16.67%
Theft from the person50.52-64.29%
Drugs30.520.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.71-7.69%
Other theft202.5042.86%
Anti-social behaviour192.08-69.84%
Theft from the person141.987.69%
Public order61.4650.00%
Vehicle crime50.620.00%
Burglary50.52-37.50%
Shoplifting30.52200.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.210.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6314.4561.54%
Violence and sexual offences266.5562.50%
Other theft142.7027.27%
Theft from the person131.4685.71%
Burglary81.35166.67%
Vehicle crime50.83150.00%
Public order40.52-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-66.67%
Drugs20.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences164.060.00%
Other theft111.660.00%
Public order111.140.00%
Robbery81.140.00%
Theft from the person70.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.730.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202424
January 202419
December 202319
November 202363
October 202339

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
January 20247
December 202320
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
October 20238

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202427
July 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 20244
January 202418
December 202324
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
January 20245
December 202314
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 4XG 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. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stewart'S Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 7. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Patmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Thessaly Road
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Georges Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Mill Pond Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Corunna Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Priory Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Priory Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Smedley Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Union Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Clyston Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Pensbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Condell Road
    Total1
    Robbery1