ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1NG

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1NG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.21 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1NG 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 1NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1NG, encompassing approximately 10908 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 1NG area, explore the SW2 1NG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 1NG area, visit the SW2 1NG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-37.14% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)

SW2 1NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.2180.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.13-37.14%
Drugs172.02750.00%
Robbery131.56225.00%
Public order121.1920.00%
Vehicle crime101.10-37.50%
Burglary90.92125.00%
Other theft80.8360.00%
Theft from the person50.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.460.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.18-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour253.218.70%
Vehicle crime162.2914.29%
Public order101.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Other theft50.46-37.50%
Burglary40.46-20.00%
Robbery40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.1890.48%
Anti-social behaviour233.6727.78%
Vehicle crime142.110.00%
Other theft81.280.00%
Shoplifting60.7320.00%
Burglary50.55-44.44%
Public order50.46-54.55%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.18-60.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.44-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour181.93-5.26%
Vehicle crime141.657.69%
Public order111.28-26.67%
Burglary91.01125.00%
Other theft80.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.73-16.67%
Theft from the person50.4666.67%
Shoplifting50.46150.00%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Drugs20.28-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.0955.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.84-5.00%
Other theft161.74128.57%
Public order151.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime131.3844.44%
Drugs71.19600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.640.00%
Burglary40.55-55.56%
Robbery40.370.00%
Theft from the person30.370.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.44-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences201.83-13.04%
Public order201.83150.00%
Vehicle crime91.830.00%
Burglary90.830.00%
Other theft70.83-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson60.6420.00%
Bicycle theft40.55300.00%
Robbery40.3733.33%
Theft from the person30.37-40.00%
Drugs10.28-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.99-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour212.11-22.22%
Other theft131.9318.18%
Vehicle crime91.1980.00%
Burglary90.8328.57%
Public order80.83100.00%
Drugs70.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Theft from the person50.4666.67%
Robbery30.46-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.750.00%
Other theft112.480.00%
Burglary71.010.00%
Robbery60.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.460.00%
Shoplifting50.460.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Public order40.370.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Theft from the person30.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202425
April 202423
January 202418
December 202319
November 202320
October 202321
September 202327

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 20245
January 202411
December 202315
November 202320
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202435
April 202440
January 202421
December 202331
November 202320
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20248
December 202316
November 20237
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Drugs6
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 18. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 26. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1