SW2 1AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1AG

SW2 1AG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.11 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1AG 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 1AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1AG, encompassing approximately 8869 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)

SW2 1AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Vining Street with total crimes: 14

SW2 1AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6923.116.15%
Violence and sexual offences357.7816.67%
Drugs183.95157.14%
Public order152.0350.00%
Robbery141.69100.00%
Other theft121.58300.00%
Vehicle crime121.35-45.45%
Burglary81.3533.33%
Theft from the person80.90100.00%
Bicycle theft60.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6518.3814.04%
Violence and sexual offences307.33-18.92%
Vehicle crime223.3846.67%
Public order102.4866.67%
Drugs71.1340.00%
Robbery70.7975.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.79500.00%
Burglary60.6850.00%
Theft from the person40.6833.33%
Other theft30.45-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5716.2472.73%
Violence and sexual offences376.4327.59%
Vehicle crime154.170.00%
Other theft81.69-27.27%
Public order60.90-25.00%
Drugs50.6866.67%
Burglary40.56-42.86%
Robbery40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.45-40.00%
Theft from the person30.34-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3315.11-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences293.7226.09%
Vehicle crime153.27-16.67%
Other theft111.69-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.2411.11%
Public order81.13-77.78%
Burglary70.90-12.50%
Theft from the person70.790.00%
Shoplifting50.79400.00%
Robbery40.56-33.33%
Drugs30.45-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3619.2863.64%
Anti-social behaviour344.06-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences233.8315.00%
Other theft192.59-20.83%
Vehicle crime182.1438.46%
Criminal damage and arson92.0328.57%
Drugs81.01100.00%
Burglary80.900.00%
Theft from the person70.90-36.36%
Robbery60.7950.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.48-26.92%
Other theft244.2850.00%
Public order222.71175.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.48-23.08%
Vehicle crime132.2544.44%
Theft from the person111.47175.00%
Burglary81.24-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.90-12.50%
Drugs40.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.4533.33%
Robbery40.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5216.9130.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.86-23.53%
Other theft162.9360.00%
Burglary91.800.00%
Vehicle crime91.010.00%
Public order81.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.9033.33%
Drugs80.9014.29%
Theft from the person40.9033.33%
Robbery40.45-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.45-40.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.510.00%
Public order103.830.00%
Other theft101.130.00%
Burglary91.130.00%
Vehicle crime91.010.00%
Robbery71.010.00%
Drugs70.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Bicycle theft50.680.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
April 20246
January 20248
December 202336
November 202322
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
April 202437
January 202429
December 202323
November 202320
October 202326
September 202334

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 202319
November 202324
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202422
April 202415
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202465
April 202457
January 202433
December 202334
November 202338
October 202352
September 202340

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Drugs6
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 6. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 18. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Somerleyton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Railton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1