RUSHCROFT ROAD, SW2 1JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1JN

RUSHCROFT ROAD, SW2 1JN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 368 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.11 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1JN 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 1JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1JN, encompassing approximately 4593 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (130) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (3800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (1200.00% increase)

SW2 1JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 43
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Brixton with total crimes: 30

RUSHCROFT ROAD, SW2 1JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13080.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences7828.303800.00%
Public order2616.981200.00%
Theft from the person255.66733.33%
Robbery195.440.00%
Drugs174.141600.00%
Vehicle crime163.700.00%
Shoplifting143.480.00%
Other theft143.05250.00%
Burglary123.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.610.00%
Possession of weapons51.96400.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

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 theft43.05100.00%
Theft from the person30.87-72.73%
Public order20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 person114.79-82.54%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-95.12%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.44-92.59%
Public order20.44-85.71%
Robbery10.44-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10687.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences8223.071071.43%
Theft from the person6317.85800.00%
Shoplifting3213.710.00%
Other theft276.97350.00%
Robbery265.880.00%
Vehicle crime185.660.00%
Public order143.92250.00%
Drugs123.050.00%
Bicycle theft72.610.00%
Burglary61.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31400.00%
Other crime21.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.44-92.13%
Theft from the person71.52-87.04%
Other theft61.52-89.09%
Public order41.31-88.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8991.435.95%
Anti-social behaviour7919.373.95%
Other theft5517.2025.00%
Theft from the person5411.97-1.82%
Public order3511.76-30.00%
Shoplifting207.62-9.09%
Drugs194.3526.67%
Criminal damage and arson194.1435.71%
Vehicle crime184.140.00%
Robbery173.92-5.56%
Burglary83.70-42.86%
Bicycle theft41.74-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8490.783.70%
Anti-social behaviour7618.292.70%
Theft from the person5516.54-19.12%
Public order5011.9719.05%
Other theft4410.88-29.03%
Shoplifting229.580.00%
Robbery184.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime183.9212.50%
Drugs153.92-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson143.27-6.67%
Burglary143.05-6.67%
Bicycle theft63.05-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8196.87-4.71%
Anti-social behaviour7417.63-14.94%
Theft from the person6816.1183.78%
Other theft6214.8010.71%
Public order4213.50100.00%
Shoplifting229.14-15.38%
Robbery214.7975.00%
Drugs174.570.00%
Vehicle crime163.70220.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.48-21.05%
Burglary153.2725.00%
Bicycle theft103.2742.86%
Possession of weapons22.18-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8785.336.10%
Violence and sexual offences8518.946.25%
Other theft5618.5019.15%
Theft from the person3712.19-11.90%
Shoplifting268.05-3.70%
Public order215.66-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson194.57-13.64%
Drugs174.1430.77%
Robbery123.70-29.41%
Burglary122.6171.43%
Bicycle theft72.6140.00%
Other crime51.52150.00%
Vehicle crime51.09-58.33%
Possession of weapons31.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8284.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences8017.850.00%
Other theft4717.410.00%
Theft from the person4210.230.00%
Public order339.140.00%
Shoplifting277.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.880.00%
Robbery174.790.00%
Drugs133.700.00%
Vehicle crime122.830.00%
Burglary72.610.00%
Bicycle theft51.520.00%
Other crime21.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 634 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 90.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024130
April 2024106
January 202479
December 202376
November 202374
October 202387
September 202382

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202478
July 20242
May 20244
April 202482
March 20247
January 202489
December 202384
November 202381
October 202385
September 202380

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 202315
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202419
December 202314
November 202315
October 202319
September 202322

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20241
April 202412
January 202419
December 202315
November 202317
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
January 202435
December 202350
November 202342
October 202321
September 202333

A total of 131 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
May 20241
April 202426
January 202417
December 202318
November 202321
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 365 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 20243
May 202411
April 202463
March 20247
January 202454
December 202355
November 202368
October 202337
September 202342

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202432
January 202420
December 202322
November 202322
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
April 202418
January 202418
December 202318
November 202316
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202427
March 20246
January 202455
December 202344
November 202362
October 202356
September 202347

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total43
    Anti-social behaviour15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total43
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Robbery5
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Brixton
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. B223
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Vining Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Rushcroft Road
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brixton (Lu Station)
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Brighton Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Kellett Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Electric Avenue
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Valentia Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 14. Bernay'S Grove
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Atlantic Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A2217
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kett Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Tunstall Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bellefields Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 23. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Porden Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Electric Lane
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Stockwell Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 27. Eaton Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Corry Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Talma Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 30. Trelawn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1