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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1JP

RUSHCROFT ROAD, SW2 1JP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 452 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.75 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1JP 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 1JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1JP, encompassing approximately 4770 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (1.27% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (69.23% increase)

SW2 1JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

RUSHCROFT ROAD, SW2 1JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12694.75-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences8026.411.27%
Theft from the person4416.7769.23%
Other theft379.22146.67%
Public order347.7630.77%
Drugs327.1388.24%
Robbery196.710.00%
Shoplifting193.9835.71%
Criminal damage and arson173.9888.89%
Vehicle crime143.56-17.65%
Bicycle theft122.931100.00%
Burglary122.520.00%
Possession of weapons42.52-20.00%
Other crime20.840.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13378.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences7927.883850.00%
Public order2616.561200.00%
Theft from the person265.45766.67%
Robbery195.450.00%
Drugs173.981600.00%
Vehicle crime173.560.00%
Other theft153.56275.00%
Shoplifting143.140.00%
Burglary122.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.520.00%
Possession of weapons51.89400.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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 theft42.93100.00%
Theft from the person30.84-72.73%
Public order20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

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 person114.61-82.54%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-95.12%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Other theft20.42-92.86%
Public order20.42-85.71%
Robbery10.42-96.15%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10884.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences8222.641071.43%
Theft from the person6317.19800.00%
Shoplifting3213.210.00%
Other theft286.71366.67%
Robbery265.870.00%
Vehicle crime185.450.00%
Public order143.77250.00%
Drugs122.930.00%
Bicycle theft72.520.00%
Burglary61.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.26400.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

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 offences75.24-92.39%
Theft from the person71.47-87.50%
Other theft61.47-89.47%
Public order41.26-89.19%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9291.196.98%
Anti-social behaviour8319.296.41%
Other theft5717.4021.28%
Theft from the person5611.950.00%
Public order3711.74-28.85%
Shoplifting207.76-9.09%
Drugs194.1926.67%
Criminal damage and arson193.9835.71%
Vehicle crime193.980.00%
Robbery173.98-5.56%
Burglary93.56-43.75%
Bicycle theft41.89-50.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8690.563.61%
Anti-social behaviour7818.030.00%
Theft from the person5616.35-17.65%
Public order5211.7420.93%
Other theft4710.90-25.40%
Shoplifting229.850.00%
Vehicle crime194.6118.75%
Robbery183.98-14.29%
Burglary163.776.67%
Drugs153.35-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson143.14-12.50%
Bicycle theft82.93-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8395.17-5.68%
Anti-social behaviour7817.40-13.33%
Theft from the person6816.3583.78%
Other theft6314.2512.50%
Public order4313.2195.45%
Shoplifting229.01-15.38%
Robbery214.6175.00%
Drugs174.400.00%
Vehicle crime163.56166.67%
Criminal damage and arson163.35-15.79%
Burglary153.3515.38%
Bicycle theft103.1442.86%
Possession of weapons22.10-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9084.068.43%
Violence and sexual offences8818.877.32%
Other theft5618.4516.67%
Theft from the person3711.74-11.90%
Shoplifting267.76-3.70%
Public order225.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson194.61-20.83%
Drugs173.9830.77%
Burglary133.5662.50%
Robbery122.73-29.41%
Bicycle theft72.5240.00%
Vehicle crime61.47-50.00%
Other crime51.26150.00%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8383.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences8217.400.00%
Other theft4817.190.00%
Theft from the person4210.060.00%
Public order338.800.00%
Shoplifting276.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson245.660.00%
Robbery175.030.00%
Drugs133.560.00%
Vehicle crime122.730.00%
Burglary82.520.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Other crime21.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 779 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 2024133
April 2024108
January 202483
December 202378
November 202378
October 202390
September 202383

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202419
December 202314
November 202316
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
April 202418
January 202419
December 202319
November 202316
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 143 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
July 20241
April 202412
January 202419
December 202315
November 202317
October 202317
September 202313

A total of 363 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202415
July 20244
May 20242
April 202428
March 20246
January 202457
December 202347
November 202363
October 202356
September 202348

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202426
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
January 202437
December 202352
November 202343
October 202322
September 202333

A total of 150 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 413 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202426
July 20243
May 202411
April 202463
March 20247
January 202456
December 202356
November 202368
October 202337
September 202342

A total of 685 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202479
July 20242
May 20244
April 202482
March 20247
January 202492
December 202386
November 202383
October 202388
September 202382

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
April 20246
January 20249
December 202316
November 202315
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202432
January 202420
December 202322
November 202322
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1JP 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. 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
  • 4. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 24. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 30. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1