MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1DT

MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DT, Lambeth has recorded a total of 388 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.15 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1DT 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 1DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1DT, encompassing approximately 6909 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (10.94% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)

SW2 1DT 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

MERVAN ROAD, SW2 1DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10556.15-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences7115.2010.94%
Theft from the person3510.2845.83%
Other theft325.07146.15%
Public order284.6355.56%
Robbery264.0530.00%
Drugs263.7662.50%
Vehicle crime153.76-16.67%
Shoplifting142.1755.56%
Burglary122.0320.00%
Bicycle theft101.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.4512.50%
Possession of weapons41.300.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11546.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences6416.643100.00%
Theft from the person249.26700.00%
Robbery203.470.00%
Public order182.89800.00%
Vehicle crime182.600.00%
Drugs162.601500.00%
Other theft132.32225.00%
Burglary101.880.00%
Shoplifting91.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.300.00%
Possession of weapons41.16300.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

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 theft42.03100.00%
Theft from the person30.58-72.73%
Public order20.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 person113.18-79.63%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-94.37%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other theft20.29-91.30%
Public order20.29-80.00%
Robbery10.29-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10049.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences7114.47914.29%
Theft from the person5410.28671.43%
Shoplifting297.810.00%
Other theft234.20283.33%
Robbery193.330.00%
Vehicle crime162.750.00%
Public order102.32150.00%
Drugs81.450.00%
Burglary51.160.00%
Bicycle theft40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58300.00%

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 offences73.62-89.71%
Theft from the person71.01-86.00%
Other theft61.01-87.23%
Public order40.87-87.10%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-93.75%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7351.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences6810.561.49%
Theft from the person509.8411.11%
Other theft477.249.30%
Public order316.80-34.04%
Shoplifting204.49-9.09%
Vehicle crime172.89-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson162.4633.33%
Robbery162.320.00%
Burglary92.32-18.18%
Bicycle theft41.30-33.33%
Drugs40.58-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7353.842.82%
Violence and sexual offences6710.560.00%
Public order479.7023.68%
Theft from the person456.80-25.00%
Other theft436.51-28.33%
Shoplifting226.220.00%
Vehicle crime193.1846.15%
Robbery162.75-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson122.32-14.29%
Burglary111.74-26.67%
Drugs111.59-8.33%
Bicycle theft61.59-45.45%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7158.18-15.48%
Violence and sexual offences6710.289.84%
Other theft609.7025.00%
Theft from the person608.6887.50%
Public order388.68137.50%
Shoplifting225.50-12.00%
Robbery173.1870.00%
Burglary152.4636.36%
Criminal damage and arson142.17-22.22%
Vehicle crime132.0385.71%
Drugs121.88-7.69%
Bicycle theft111.7457.14%
Possession of weapons21.59-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8448.927.69%
Violence and sexual offences6112.16-10.29%
Other theft488.8337.14%
Theft from the person326.95-11.11%
Shoplifting254.63-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson183.620.00%
Public order162.60-38.46%
Drugs132.3244.44%
Burglary111.8883.33%
Robbery101.59-41.18%
Bicycle theft71.4540.00%
Vehicle crime71.01-46.15%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Other crime30.43200.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7848.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences6811.290.00%
Theft from the person369.840.00%
Other theft355.210.00%
Public order265.070.00%
Shoplifting263.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.760.00%
Robbery172.600.00%
Vehicle crime132.460.00%
Drugs91.880.00%
Burglary61.300.00%
Bicycle theft50.870.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 202315
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 313 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202423
March 20246
January 202447
December 202343
November 202360
October 202348
September 202335

A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20244
January 202431
December 202347
November 202338
October 202316
September 202326

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 202429
January 202420
December 202322
November 202322
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
April 202416
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 550 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202464
July 20242
May 20244
April 202471
March 20247
January 202468
December 202367
November 202367
October 202361
September 202368

A total of 699 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 87.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 2024115
April 2024100
January 202473
December 202373
November 202371
October 202384
September 202378

A total of 142 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202420
May 20241
April 202419
January 202416
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
July 20241
April 20248
January 20244
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313
September 20239

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202416
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318
September 202318

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 357 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202454
March 20247
January 202450
December 202345
November 202360
October 202332
September 202336

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1DT 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. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 30. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1