OVERTON ROAD, SW9 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7HF

OVERTON ROAD, SW9 7HF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 154 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW9 postcode area, which has experienced 724 crimes and a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW9 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7HF, encompassing approximately 12070 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 7HF area, explore the SW9 7HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)

SW9 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Astoria Walk with total crimes: 7

OVERTON ROAD, SW9 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.76-15.22%
Violence and sexual offences363.23-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson182.98125.00%
Other theft91.4950.00%
Drugs90.7528.57%
Public order90.7550.00%
Burglary80.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.66600.00%
Robbery50.58-16.67%
Theft from the person50.410.00%
Shoplifting40.41300.00%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences393.810.00%
Burglary123.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.990.00%
Possession of weapons70.660.00%
Drugs70.58600.00%
Other theft60.580.00%
Public order60.500.00%
Robbery60.500.00%
Theft from the person50.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

In May 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.08-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.15-9.68%
Other theft112.3210.00%
Burglary100.9142.86%
Vehicle crime80.8360.00%
Public order70.66-50.00%
Theft from the person60.5850.00%
Robbery50.50-50.00%
Drugs50.41-68.75%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.43-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour313.15-27.91%
Drugs162.57128.57%
Public order141.33180.00%
Robbery101.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.830.00%
Other theft100.83-9.09%
Burglary70.8316.67%
Vehicle crime50.58-44.44%
Theft from the person40.41-20.00%
Shoplifting20.33-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.4326.47%
Violence and sexual offences413.5610.81%
Other theft113.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson100.9111.11%
Vehicle crime90.8312.50%
Drugs70.7516.67%
Burglary60.580.00%
Shoplifting50.5025.00%
Public order50.41-72.22%
Theft from the person50.41400.00%
Robbery40.41300.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.02-31.48%
Anti-social behaviour343.07-27.66%
Public order182.8263.64%
Criminal damage and arson91.49-35.71%
Vehicle crime80.75-11.11%
Other theft70.66-46.15%
Burglary60.580.00%
Drugs60.50-53.85%
Shoplifting40.50300.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.17-80.00%
Robbery10.08-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.0038.46%
Anti-social behaviour474.47-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson143.890.00%
Other theft131.1618.18%
Drugs131.0862.50%
Public order111.08-15.38%
Vehicle crime90.91-18.18%
Burglary60.750.00%
Theft from the person50.50-37.50%
Robbery40.41-20.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5214.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.230.00%
Public order131.160.00%
Vehicle crime111.080.00%
Other theft110.910.00%
Theft from the person80.910.00%
Drugs80.660.00%
Burglary60.660.00%
Robbery50.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Other crime30.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
April 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
April 202438
January 202438
December 202341
November 202337
October 202354
September 202339

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202446
April 202428
January 202431
December 202343
November 202334
October 202347
September 202352

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241
April 20245
January 202416
December 20237
November 20236
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 20247
January 202414
December 20235
November 202318
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mostyn Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wynne Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Evandale Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Torrey Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fiveways Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Stockwell Park Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. Robsart Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Urlwin Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. George Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ferrey Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Crowhurst Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1