BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1AA

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.62 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 562 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 1AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1AA, encompassing approximately 11377 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 1AA area, explore the SW2 1AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (62.07% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)

SW2 1AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.6262.07%
Violence and sexual offences284.13-15.15%
Drugs172.46750.00%
Burglary111.49450.00%
Robbery100.97900.00%
Vehicle crime90.88-30.77%
Other theft70.7916.67%
Theft from the person70.62250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.62-25.00%
Public order50.53-37.50%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour292.9031.82%
Vehicle crime132.55-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson81.140.00%
Public order80.7060.00%
Other theft60.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.53100.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18-50.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4410.3737.50%
Anti-social behaviour223.87-8.33%
Vehicle crime171.936.25%
Shoplifting71.49133.33%
Other theft60.620.00%
Public order50.53-37.50%
Burglary40.44-50.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.93-17.95%
Anti-social behaviour242.81-4.00%
Vehicle crime162.1177.78%
Public order81.410.00%
Burglary80.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7020.00%
Other theft60.53-68.42%
Theft from the person40.53100.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.18-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.8177.27%
Anti-social behaviour253.438.70%
Other theft192.20216.67%
Vehicle crime91.6780.00%
Public order80.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-16.67%
Drugs50.440.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Burglary20.18-71.43%
Other crime20.18-75.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.9121.05%
Violence and sexual offences222.02-21.43%
Other crime81.93-11.11%
Burglary70.70-12.50%
Other theft60.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Public order60.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.53-37.50%
Robbery30.440.00%
Theft from the person20.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.460.00%
Other theft101.670.00%
Other crime90.880.00%
Vehicle crime80.790.00%
Burglary80.700.00%
Public order70.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.620.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Robbery30.260.00%
Theft from the person30.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 202319
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202417
January 202416
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202429
April 202422
January 202424
December 202325
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
April 202444
January 202432
December 202339
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1