SW2 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1AF

SW2 1AF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.66 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1AF 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 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1AF, encompassing approximately 11730 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

SW2 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.6684.21%
Violence and sexual offences312.9814.81%
Drugs142.640.00%
Burglary91.19350.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.770.00%
Vehicle crime60.680.00%
Robbery60.510.00%
Other crime40.510.00%
Theft from the person30.3450.00%
Shoplifting30.260.00%
Other theft30.26-25.00%
Public order20.26-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.39-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour192.30-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson81.620.00%
Vehicle crime60.68-64.71%
Public order50.51150.00%
Other theft40.43-20.00%
Burglary20.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.6423.53%
Vehicle crime171.79466.67%
Burglary51.4525.00%
Other theft50.4366.67%
Shoplifting40.430.00%
Theft from the person40.34300.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Public order20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.22-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour172.64-19.05%
Public order41.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.3433.33%
Drugs40.34-20.00%
Burglary40.34300.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-25.00%
Other theft30.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences368.18111.76%
Anti-social behaviour213.07-22.22%
Other theft121.79300.00%
Drugs51.02400.00%
Vehicle crime40.430.00%
Public order40.34-33.33%
Robbery40.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34-50.00%
Other crime30.26-66.67%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Burglary10.17-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.0812.50%
Violence and sexual offences172.30-37.04%
Other crime91.45-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7720.00%
Public order60.51100.00%
Burglary60.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-33.33%
Other theft30.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.18-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour242.30-51.02%
Other crime102.05150.00%
Other theft90.8528.57%
Burglary80.77166.67%
Vehicle crime60.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5125.00%
Public order30.43-40.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4910.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.180.00%
Other theft73.240.00%
Public order50.600.00%
Other crime40.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.340.00%
Vehicle crime40.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Robbery30.260.00%
Burglary30.260.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202417
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202419
April 202421
January 202417
December 202321
November 202327
October 202324
September 202349

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
April 202431
January 202431
December 202336
November 202317
October 202327
September 202338

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
September 20232

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1