BANKTON ROAD, SW2 1BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1BS

BANKTON ROAD, SW2 1BS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 338 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.97 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1BS 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 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1BS, encompassing approximately 6148 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (-11.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (10.17% increase)
  • Robbery: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)

SW2 1BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21

BANKTON ROAD, SW2 1BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8754.97-11.22%
Violence and sexual offences6514.1510.17%
Robbery2610.5744.44%
Public order254.2378.57%
Drugs244.0750.00%
Other theft233.90130.00%
Theft from the person233.749.52%
Vehicle crime173.74-5.56%
Shoplifting132.7662.50%
Burglary112.110.00%
Bicycle theft101.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6366.67%
Possession of weapons31.630.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9846.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences5915.942850.00%
Theft from the person219.60600.00%
Robbery183.420.00%
Vehicle crime182.930.00%
Drugs162.931500.00%
Public order142.60600.00%
Burglary112.280.00%
Other theft101.79150.00%
Shoplifting81.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Possession of weapons30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Other crime20.330.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.28100.00%
Theft from the person30.65-72.73%
Public order20.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113.58-71.79%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-93.44%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Other theft20.33-86.67%
Public order20.33-81.82%
Robbery10.33-93.75%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8846.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences6114.31771.43%
Theft from the person399.92457.14%
Shoplifting226.340.00%
Robbery163.580.00%
Other theft152.60150.00%
Vehicle crime122.440.00%
Public order111.95175.00%
Drugs71.790.00%
Burglary51.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81300.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.07-86.79%
Theft from the person71.14-84.44%
Other theft61.14-81.25%
Public order40.98-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6445.703.23%
Violence and sexual offences5310.410.00%
Theft from the person458.6212.50%
Other theft327.32-3.03%
Public order235.20-42.50%
Robbery133.740.00%
Shoplifting132.118.33%
Vehicle crime132.11-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson122.1133.33%
Burglary51.95-50.00%
Drugs40.81-63.64%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6249.44-1.59%
Violence and sexual offences5310.08-11.67%
Theft from the person408.62-20.00%
Public order406.518.11%
Other theft336.51-26.67%
Vehicle crime185.3720.00%
Robbery132.93-7.14%
Shoplifting122.11-25.00%
Drugs111.9537.50%
Burglary101.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.630.00%
Bicycle theft31.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6354.81-19.23%
Violence and sexual offences6010.2511.11%
Theft from the person509.76117.39%
Other theft458.1350.00%
Public order377.32270.00%
Shoplifting166.02-23.81%
Vehicle crime152.60114.29%
Robbery142.44100.00%
Burglary102.2825.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.63-30.77%
Bicycle theft91.4628.57%
Drugs81.46-42.86%
Possession of weapons11.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7845.226.85%
Violence and sexual offences5412.69-8.47%
Other theft308.7811.11%
Theft from the person234.88-17.86%
Shoplifting213.7416.67%
Drugs143.4255.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.28-13.33%
Public order102.11-50.00%
Burglary81.63100.00%
Bicycle theft71.3075.00%
Robbery71.14-53.33%
Vehicle crime71.14-58.82%
Possession of weapons31.140.00%
Other crime30.49200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7347.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences5911.870.00%
Theft from the person289.600.00%
Other theft274.550.00%
Public order204.390.00%
Shoplifting183.250.00%
Vehicle crime172.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.760.00%
Robbery152.440.00%
Drugs92.440.00%
Bicycle theft41.460.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20244
May 20242
April 202415
March 20246
January 202432
December 202333
November 202345
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 202423
December 202340
November 202337
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202422
January 202413
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321
September 202318

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
April 202412
January 202413
December 202318
November 202315
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202459
July 20242
May 20244
April 202461
March 20247
January 202453
December 202353
November 202360
October 202354
September 202359

A total of 613 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202498
April 202488
January 202464
December 202362
November 202363
October 202378
September 202373

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
May 20241
April 202416
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 290 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 20243
May 202411
April 202439
March 20247
January 202445
December 202340
November 202350
October 202323
September 202328

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Clifford Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 27. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3