SW2 1DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1DD

SW2 1DD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.41 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1DD 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 1DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1DD, encompassing approximately 9010 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 1DD area, explore the SW2 1DD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 1DD area, visit the SW2 1DD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (-2.47% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)

SW2 1DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Vining Street with total crimes: 14

SW2 1DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7927.41-2.47%
Violence and sexual offences468.7721.05%
Drugs195.11137.50%
Robbery192.1158.33%
Other theft182.11200.00%
Public order172.0054.55%
Vehicle crime121.89-42.86%
Theft from the person111.3383.33%
Burglary81.2233.33%
Bicycle theft70.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.78-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8122.5320.90%
Violence and sexual offences388.99-24.00%
Vehicle crime214.2250.00%
Robbery122.3333.33%
Public order111.3357.14%
Drugs81.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.89700.00%
Burglary60.8920.00%
Theft from the person60.67-40.00%
Other theft60.67-45.45%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6720.9848.89%
Violence and sexual offences507.4431.58%
Vehicle crime145.55-12.50%
Other theft111.55-31.25%
Theft from the person101.22-44.44%
Robbery91.1150.00%
Shoplifting81.000.00%
Public order70.89-36.36%
Drugs60.7850.00%
Burglary50.67-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.202.27%
Violence and sexual offences384.9915.15%
Theft from the person184.220.00%
Vehicle crime162.00-11.11%
Other theft161.78-33.33%
Public order111.78-71.79%
Criminal damage and arson91.22-18.18%
Burglary81.00-20.00%
Shoplifting80.8960.00%
Robbery60.89-33.33%
Drugs40.67-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4424.75-6.38%
Public order394.8856.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.33-2.94%
Other theft243.66-17.24%
Theft from the person182.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime182.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.0037.50%
Drugs101.22100.00%
Burglary101.1111.11%
Robbery91.1150.00%
Shoplifting51.00150.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4722.86-25.40%
Violence and sexual offences345.2217.24%
Other theft293.7738.10%
Public order253.22177.78%
Theft from the person212.77250.00%
Vehicle crime152.3366.67%
Burglary91.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.00-11.11%
Robbery60.890.00%
Drugs50.67-37.50%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55-71.43%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6320.8631.25%
Violence and sexual offences296.99-25.64%
Other theft213.2240.00%
Burglary122.3350.00%
Public order91.33-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson91.0050.00%
Vehicle crime91.000.00%
Drugs81.0014.29%
Shoplifting70.89-12.50%
Theft from the person60.7820.00%
Robbery60.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4819.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.330.00%
Other theft154.330.00%
Public order131.660.00%
Robbery121.440.00%
Vehicle crime91.330.00%
Burglary81.000.00%
Shoplifting80.890.00%
Drugs70.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Theft from the person50.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
April 20247
January 202411
December 202339
November 202325
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202438
April 202450
January 202438
December 202333
November 202334
October 202329
September 202339

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 202411
January 202416
December 202324
November 202329
October 202321
September 202315

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
April 202414
January 202416
December 202318
November 202315
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 474 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202481
April 202467
January 202445
December 202344
November 202347
October 202363
September 202348

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 202410
January 202418
December 202318
November 202321
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20241
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Somerleyton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2