BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1BF

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1BF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1BF 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 1BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1BF, encompassing approximately 10516 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Robbery: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)

SW2 1BF 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
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4513.03114.29%
Violence and sexual offences234.28-20.69%
Robbery132.19160.00%
Drugs111.24450.00%
Vehicle crime101.05-16.67%
Burglary70.9540.00%
Public order60.6720.00%
Other theft60.5750.00%
Theft from the person50.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Shoplifting30.480.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.75-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour212.760.00%
Vehicle crime122.00-7.69%
Burglary51.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Robbery50.48150.00%
Public order50.4825.00%
Other theft40.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.4190.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.615.00%
Vehicle crime132.000.00%
Other theft61.24-25.00%
Shoplifting60.5720.00%
Burglary40.57-55.56%
Public order40.38-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Drugs20.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.19-80.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.60-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences201.90-25.93%
Vehicle crime131.90-7.14%
Public order101.2442.86%
Burglary90.9580.00%
Other theft80.86-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-16.67%
Theft from the person50.48150.00%
Shoplifting50.48150.00%
Robbery30.48-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.10-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.5617.39%
Anti-social behaviour222.570.00%
Other theft172.09142.86%
Vehicle crime141.6227.27%
Public order71.3375.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67-14.29%
Burglary50.57-37.50%
Robbery40.4833.33%
Drugs40.38300.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.6521.05%
Anti-social behaviour222.1910.00%
Vehicle crime112.0922.22%
Burglary81.05-11.11%
Other theft70.76-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.67300.00%
Public order40.38-50.00%
Robbery30.380.00%
Drugs10.29-80.00%
Theft from the person10.10-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.41-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences191.90-29.63%
Other theft111.8110.00%
Vehicle crime91.0580.00%
Burglary90.8650.00%
Public order80.86166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.7675.00%
Drugs50.6766.67%
Robbery30.48-57.14%
Theft from the person30.2950.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences279.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.570.00%
Other theft102.570.00%
Robbery70.950.00%
Burglary60.670.00%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Shoplifting50.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Theft from the person20.290.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202421
April 202421
January 202420
December 202322
November 202322
October 202320
September 202327

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
April 202413
January 202413
December 202314
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202429
April 202438
January 202420
December 202327
November 202323
October 202319
September 202327

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20248
December 202317
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1BF 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. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 26. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1