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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1HZ

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1HZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1HZ, encompassing approximately 11839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (84.21% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 1HZ 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 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3510.3084.21%
Violence and sexual offences332.9626.92%
Drugs162.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Vehicle crime50.5966.67%
Burglary50.42150.00%
Theft from the person40.42300.00%
Other theft40.34100.00%
Robbery40.340.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.4113.04%
Anti-social behaviour192.20-40.62%
Criminal damage and arson71.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-83.33%
Public order30.25-25.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Other theft20.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.08-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour328.1960.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.70-30.30%
Vehicle crime181.94350.00%
Burglary41.52-20.00%
Public order40.34-20.00%
Theft from the person40.340.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Other theft30.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Drugs20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.09-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour202.79-4.76%
Public order51.690.00%
Burglary50.42400.00%
Vehicle crime40.42-33.33%
Other theft40.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.34100.00%
Drugs40.340.00%
Shoplifting30.3450.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.62160.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.29-19.23%
Other theft121.77500.00%
Vehicle crime61.01100.00%
Public order50.51-54.55%
Drugs40.42100.00%
Theft from the person30.34200.00%
Robbery30.2550.00%
Other crime30.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-66.67%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Burglary10.17-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.0913.04%
Violence and sexual offences152.20-51.61%
Public order111.2783.33%
Other crime90.9312.50%
Burglary70.7616.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.59-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.51-62.50%
Drugs20.25100.00%
Robbery20.170.00%
Other theft20.17-75.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.87-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour232.62-55.77%
Vehicle crime81.94100.00%
Other theft80.680.00%
Other crime80.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6875.00%
Public order60.5920.00%
Burglary60.51200.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.17100.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5210.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.390.00%
Other theft82.870.00%
Public order50.680.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
April 202423
January 202433
December 202339
November 202315
October 202331
September 202334

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202418
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202419
April 202432
January 202420
December 202321
November 202326
October 202323
September 202352

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 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 20233

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 202312
November 20232
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 12 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
December 20233
November 20232
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 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232

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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20245
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1HZ 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. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Brixton Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1