SW2 1ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1ES

SW2 1ES, Lambeth has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1ES 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 1ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1ES, encompassing approximately 10823 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (533.33% increase)

SW2 1ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

SW2 1ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4917.3740.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.53-25.00%
Drugs192.77533.33%
Other theft141.76100.00%
Theft from the person141.29133.33%
Public order131.2918.18%
Robbery101.20400.00%
Burglary100.9266.67%
Vehicle crime70.92-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson70.6575.00%
Shoplifting60.65500.00%
Bicycle theft40.5533.33%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.38-14.89%
Anti-social behaviour353.702.94%
Vehicle crime163.23-20.00%
Public order111.4837.50%
Other theft71.02-46.15%
Burglary60.6520.00%
Theft from the person60.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Robbery20.28-71.43%
Shoplifting10.18-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.1430.56%
Anti-social behaviour344.3447.83%
Vehicle crime203.1425.00%
Other theft131.850.00%
Shoplifting91.2050.00%
Public order80.83-33.33%
Robbery70.7475.00%
Burglary50.65-54.55%
Theft from the person50.46-44.44%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.93-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour233.330.00%
Vehicle crime162.1214.29%
Other theft131.48-43.48%
Public order121.20-25.00%
Burglary111.11175.00%
Theft from the person91.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8340.00%
Shoplifting60.65100.00%
Robbery40.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.3022.58%
Other theft233.514.55%
Anti-social behaviour232.129.52%
Public order162.12-36.00%
Vehicle crime141.4855.56%
Drugs71.29133.33%
Theft from the person60.65-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-28.57%
Robbery40.460.00%
Burglary40.37-55.56%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.670.00%
Public order252.86177.78%
Other theft222.31-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour212.03-12.50%
Theft from the person141.94100.00%
Burglary91.2912.50%
Vehicle crime90.8380.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8375.00%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Drugs30.37-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.10-13.89%
Other theft262.8685.71%
Anti-social behaviour242.40-41.46%
Public order92.2280.00%
Burglary80.8314.29%
Theft from the person70.7416.67%
Drugs50.65-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-60.00%
Other crime30.37200.00%
Shoplifting30.28-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Robbery20.18-71.43%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences363.790.00%
Other theft143.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.290.00%
Drugs70.920.00%
Burglary70.650.00%
Shoplifting70.650.00%
Robbery70.650.00%
Theft from the person60.650.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202413
January 202413
December 202323
November 202322
October 202326
September 202314

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
April 202420
January 202416
December 202314
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202435
April 202434
January 202423
December 202323
November 202321
October 202324
September 202341

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
April 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20248
January 202412
December 202316
November 202325
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202440
April 202447
January 202436
December 202338
November 202331
October 202331
September 202336

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Drugs6
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1