BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1EG

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1EG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 369 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.42 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1EG 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 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1EG, encompassing approximately 8497 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (107) incidents (1.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (15.25% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)

SW2 1EG 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

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10743.421.90%
Violence and sexual offences6812.5915.25%
Theft from the person328.0028.00%
Drugs273.7792.86%
Other theft263.18100.00%
Public order263.0623.81%
Robbery203.0653.85%
Shoplifting162.3577.78%
Burglary131.8844.44%
Bicycle theft131.53550.00%
Vehicle crime91.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Possession of weapons40.940.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10535.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences5912.362850.00%
Theft from the person256.94733.33%
Public order212.94950.00%
Vehicle crime182.470.00%
Drugs142.121300.00%
Robbery131.650.00%
Other theft131.53225.00%
Shoplifting91.530.00%
Burglary91.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.060.00%
Possession of weapons40.94300.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Other crime20.240.00%

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 theft41.65100.00%
Theft from the person30.47-72.73%
Public order20.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 person112.59-79.63%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-94.20%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Other theft20.24-90.91%
Public order20.24-81.82%
Robbery10.24-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8839.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences6910.361050.00%
Theft from the person548.12671.43%
Shoplifting296.350.00%
Other theft223.41266.67%
Robbery192.590.00%
Vehicle crime192.240.00%
Public order112.24175.00%
Drugs91.290.00%
Burglary61.060.00%
Bicycle theft40.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.47200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72.82-85.42%
Other theft60.82-85.37%
Violence and sexual offences60.71-91.55%
Public order40.71-86.21%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7140.13-2.74%
Anti-social behaviour658.36-10.96%
Theft from the person487.659.09%
Other theft415.65-4.65%
Public order294.82-36.96%
Shoplifting213.41-8.70%
Vehicle crime162.47-5.88%
Robbery151.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.7727.27%
Burglary121.659.09%
Drugs41.41-55.56%
Bicycle theft30.47-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7343.902.82%
Anti-social behaviour738.59-1.35%
Public order468.596.98%
Theft from the person445.41-24.14%
Other theft435.18-21.82%
Shoplifting235.064.55%
Vehicle crime172.716.25%
Robbery152.00-6.25%
Burglary111.77-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.29-15.38%
Drugs91.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft81.06-20.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7447.78-10.84%
Violence and sexual offences718.7120.34%
Theft from the person588.3681.25%
Other theft556.8322.22%
Public order436.47186.67%
Shoplifting225.06-15.38%
Vehicle crime162.59166.67%
Robbery161.8845.45%
Burglary151.8836.36%
Criminal damage and arson131.7718.18%
Drugs121.5320.00%
Bicycle theft101.4125.00%
Possession of weapons11.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8338.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences599.770.00%
Other theft456.940.00%
Theft from the person325.300.00%
Shoplifting263.770.00%
Public order153.060.00%
Robbery111.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.290.00%
Burglary111.290.00%
Drugs101.290.00%
Bicycle theft81.180.00%
Vehicle crime60.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Other crime30.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202422
March 20246
January 202441
December 202343
November 202355
October 202345

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 202429
December 202346
November 202343
October 202315

A total of 146 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202429
January 202421
December 202323
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 202316
October 20236

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202459
July 20242
May 20244
April 202469
March 20246
January 202471
December 202373
November 202371
October 202359

A total of 595 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
August 2024105
April 202488
January 202465
December 202373
November 202374
October 202383

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
May 20241
April 202419
January 202415
December 202315
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 314 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20243
May 202411
April 202454
March 20247
January 202448
December 202344
November 202358
October 202332

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 202414
December 202311
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1EG 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. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 27. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1