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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1JE

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1JE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1JE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 1JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1JE, encompassing approximately 11213 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-16.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

SW2 1JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 8

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.17-16.28%
Anti-social behaviour303.2130.43%
Vehicle crime132.68-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson81.160.00%
Public order80.71100.00%
Other theft60.71-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.54100.00%
Burglary30.36-25.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.18-50.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4310.4322.86%
Anti-social behaviour233.830.00%
Vehicle crime162.0514.29%
Other theft71.4316.67%
Shoplifting70.6240.00%
Public order40.62-55.56%
Burglary40.36-55.56%
Theft from the person40.360.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery20.18-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.70-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour233.12-4.17%
Vehicle crime142.0540.00%
Public order91.2512.50%
Burglary90.80350.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8033.33%
Other theft60.71-66.67%
Shoplifting50.54150.00%
Theft from the person40.45100.00%
Robbery30.360.00%
Drugs20.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.8872.73%
Anti-social behaviour243.394.35%
Other theft182.14200.00%
Vehicle crime101.6166.67%
Public order80.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-71.43%
Other crime20.18-75.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour238.0321.05%
Violence and sexual offences222.05-18.52%
Other crime81.960.00%
Burglary70.71-12.50%
Other theft60.62-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson60.5420.00%
Vehicle crime60.54-25.00%
Public order60.54-14.29%
Robbery30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.45-34.15%
Anti-social behaviour192.41-47.22%
Other theft111.6922.22%
Vehicle crime80.9860.00%
Burglary80.710.00%
Other crime80.71166.67%
Public order70.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-37.50%
Drugs30.45-50.00%
Robbery30.27-50.00%
Theft from the person30.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.660.00%
Other theft93.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.800.00%
Burglary80.710.00%
Drugs60.710.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Shoplifting50.450.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
April 202443
January 202435
December 202338
November 202322
October 202327
September 202341

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
April 202416
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
April 202423
January 202423
December 202324
November 202323
October 202319
September 202336

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 202318
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lambert Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Dray Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Saviour'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Winslade Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Crownstone Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kett Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Dewey Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Trelawn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Arlingford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Glanville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Matthew'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beverstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Baytree Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Appach Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Halliwell Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blenheim Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hayter Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Arungford Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Leander Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Josephine Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1