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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1HS

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1HS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1HS 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 1HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1HS, encompassing approximately 12254 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)

SW2 1HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Morrish Road with total crimes: 7

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.8592.86%
Anti-social behaviour202.20-50.00%
Drugs91.63800.00%
Vehicle crime70.7375.00%
Other theft60.57100.00%
Robbery40.490.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.24-40.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Burglary20.16-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour406.7737.93%
Violence and sexual offences143.26-12.50%
Public order51.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.410.00%
Robbery40.410.00%
Burglary40.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.33-76.47%
Other theft30.33-40.00%
Theft from the person20.240.00%
Drugs10.16-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour296.7752.63%
Vehicle crime172.37112.50%
Violence and sexual offences161.39-23.81%
Other theft51.3125.00%
Burglary40.41100.00%
Public order40.33-33.33%
Drugs40.3333.33%
Shoplifting20.33-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.20-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour191.7111.76%
Vehicle crime81.550.00%
Public order60.65100.00%
Shoplifting60.49100.00%
Other theft40.49-42.86%
Robbery30.330.00%
Drugs30.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.24-33.33%
Burglary20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.53107.14%
Anti-social behaviour172.37-29.17%
Vehicle crime81.3960.00%
Other theft70.6516.67%
Robbery30.570.00%
Theft from the person30.24200.00%
Public order30.24-75.00%
Shoplifting30.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.24-76.92%
Drugs20.24-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Burglary10.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour247.0220.00%
Violence and sexual offences141.96-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson131.14225.00%
Public order121.06140.00%
Other theft60.98-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.49-50.00%
Drugs40.41100.00%
Burglary40.33-42.86%
Robbery30.33200.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.45-45.95%
Violence and sexual offences161.63-30.43%
Vehicle crime101.31400.00%
Burglary70.82600.00%
Other theft70.57-12.50%
Public order50.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4133.33%
Bicycle theft20.33-33.33%
Shoplifting20.16100.00%
Drugs20.16-50.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour377.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.020.00%
Other theft81.880.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Drugs40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.240.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Burglary10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202440
April 202429
January 202419
December 202317
November 202324
October 202320
September 202337

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202417
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
April 202416
January 202421
December 202329
November 202314
October 202316
September 202323

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 202313
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Staplefield Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Streatham Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tilson Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Montrell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fortrose Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 16. Hawkshaw Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Tierney Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. New Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1