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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1HY

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1HY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1HY 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 1HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1HY, encompassing approximately 11787 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 1HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3610.0171.43%
Violence and sexual offences313.0529.17%
Drugs162.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.360.00%
Vehicle crime50.5966.67%
Burglary50.42150.00%
Robbery40.42300.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Theft from the person30.3450.00%
Other theft30.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Public order10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.04-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-82.35%
Other theft30.25-25.00%
Public order30.25-25.00%
Burglary20.25-60.00%
Theft from the person20.17-33.33%
Robbery10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour308.0657.89%
Violence and sexual offences242.55-29.41%
Vehicle crime172.04240.00%
Burglary51.440.00%
Public order40.42-42.86%
Other theft40.3433.33%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Shoplifting20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.30-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.885.56%
Public order71.6175.00%
Vehicle crime50.59-28.57%
Burglary50.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.42100.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Shoplifting30.3450.00%
Other theft30.25-72.73%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences408.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.39-37.93%
Other theft111.53450.00%
Vehicle crime70.93133.33%
Public order40.59-63.64%
Drugs40.34100.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Other crime30.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-66.67%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Robbery20.17-33.33%
Burglary10.17-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour297.3011.54%
Violence and sexual offences152.46-50.00%
Public order111.2783.33%
Other crime90.9312.50%
Burglary60.76-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.51-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.51-66.67%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Other theft20.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.08-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour262.55-52.73%
Vehicle crime92.21125.00%
Other crime80.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6875.00%
Burglary70.59133.33%
Other theft60.59-33.33%
Public order60.5120.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.08-75.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5511.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.670.00%
Other theft93.140.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.340.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202424
January 202434
December 202340
November 202315
October 202330
September 202337

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202417
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202421
April 202430
January 202419
December 202318
November 202329
October 202326
September 202355

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 202311
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 5. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Brixton Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1