SW2 1JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1JF

SW2 1JF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 400 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.22 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1JF 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 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1JF, encompassing approximately 7377 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (105) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW2 1JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 32

SW2 1JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10554.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences7514.2319.05%
Theft from the person4010.1766.67%
Other theft355.42133.33%
Public order314.7429.17%
Drugs284.2075.00%
Shoplifting193.8035.71%
Robbery192.5826.67%
Burglary122.5833.33%
Bicycle theft121.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.6325.00%
Vehicle crime91.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.220.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10542.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences6314.233050.00%
Theft from the person248.54700.00%
Public order243.251100.00%
Vehicle crime183.250.00%
Drugs162.441500.00%
Robbery152.170.00%
Other theft152.03275.00%
Shoplifting142.030.00%
Burglary91.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.220.00%
Possession of weapons41.08300.00%
Other crime20.540.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.90100.00%
Theft from the person30.54-72.73%
Public order20.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.98-81.97%
Violence and sexual offences41.49-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.27-92.59%
Public order20.27-85.71%
Robbery10.27-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8648.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences6811.661033.33%
Theft from the person619.22771.43%
Shoplifting318.270.00%
Other theft274.20350.00%
Robbery243.660.00%
Vehicle crime183.250.00%
Public order142.44250.00%
Drugs111.900.00%
Burglary71.490.00%
Bicycle theft50.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68200.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73.25-87.04%
Other theft60.95-88.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.81-92.41%
Public order40.81-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7950.569.72%
Anti-social behaviour6510.71-13.33%
Theft from the person548.813.85%
Other theft507.326.38%
Public order326.78-39.62%
Shoplifting194.34-13.64%
Vehicle crime182.58-14.29%
Robbery162.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson152.1715.38%
Drugs102.0311.11%
Burglary81.36-27.27%
Bicycle theft31.08-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other crime20.270.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7553.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences7210.170.00%
Public order539.7629.27%
Theft from the person527.18-21.21%
Other theft477.05-21.67%
Shoplifting226.370.00%
Vehicle crime212.9831.25%
Robbery142.85-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson131.90-7.14%
Burglary111.76-26.67%
Drugs91.49-40.00%
Bicycle theft81.22-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7557.61-9.64%
Violence and sexual offences7210.177.46%
Theft from the person669.7688.57%
Other theft608.9515.38%
Public order418.13215.38%
Shoplifting225.56-15.38%
Robbery182.9850.00%
Vehicle crime162.44128.57%
Burglary152.177.14%
Drugs152.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.030.00%
Bicycle theft101.9042.86%
Possession of weapons11.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8347.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences6711.250.00%
Other theft529.080.00%
Theft from the person357.050.00%
Shoplifting264.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson143.520.00%
Burglary141.900.00%
Public order131.900.00%
Robbery121.760.00%
Drugs101.630.00%
Bicycle theft71.360.00%
Vehicle crime70.950.00%
Other crime40.950.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 298 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202415
July 20244
May 20242
April 202427
March 20246
January 202450
December 202347
November 202360
October 202352

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
January 202432
December 202353
November 202341
October 202313

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202431
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 202418
January 202418
December 202321
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202463
July 20242
May 20244
April 202468
March 20246
January 202479
December 202372
November 202372
October 202367

A total of 594 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
August 2024105
April 202486
January 202465
December 202375
November 202375
October 202383

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202416
July 20241
April 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
May 20241
April 202424
January 202416
December 202314
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 353 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202461
March 20247
January 202454
December 202352
November 202366
October 202335

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 202415
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total32
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 21. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3