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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1NJ

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1NJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 195 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.71 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1NJ, encompassing approximately 11012 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (45.95% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)

SW2 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Kellett Road with total crimes: 14

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5417.7145.95%
Violence and sexual offences354.90-2.78%
Drugs173.18325.00%
Other theft161.54166.67%
Robbery141.45250.00%
Public order131.278.33%
Theft from the person121.18140.00%
Vehicle crime101.09-54.55%
Burglary80.9133.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.7340.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Possession of weapons30.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3712.802.78%
Violence and sexual offences363.36-28.00%
Vehicle crime223.2746.67%
Public order122.00140.00%
Burglary61.090.00%
Other theft60.54-50.00%
Theft from the person50.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Drugs40.4533.33%
Robbery40.36-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.36200.00%
Shoplifting10.27-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.0856.25%
Anti-social behaviour364.5450.00%
Vehicle crime153.270.00%
Other theft121.360.00%
Shoplifting71.0916.67%
Burglary60.64-33.33%
Public order50.54-50.00%
Robbery50.4525.00%
Theft from the person40.45-50.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.90-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour242.91-7.69%
Vehicle crime152.18-6.25%
Other theft121.36-45.45%
Public order101.09-33.33%
Burglary90.9128.57%
Theft from the person80.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.73-12.50%
Shoplifting60.64100.00%
Robbery40.54-42.86%
Drugs20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.1754.17%
Anti-social behaviour263.36-18.75%
Other theft222.360.00%
Vehicle crime162.0033.33%
Public order151.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.3614.29%
Robbery70.7375.00%
Burglary70.64-30.00%
Drugs70.64250.00%
Theft from the person60.64-50.00%
Shoplifting30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3213.62-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences242.91-7.69%
Other theft222.18-4.35%
Public order212.00133.33%
Vehicle crime121.9150.00%
Theft from the person121.0950.00%
Burglary101.0911.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.9140.00%
Robbery40.6433.33%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
Drugs20.27-71.43%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.62-17.07%
Violence and sexual offences263.09-16.13%
Other theft232.3676.92%
Burglary92.0928.57%
Public order90.8250.00%
Theft from the person80.8260.00%
Vehicle crime80.7314.29%
Drugs70.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-37.50%
Robbery30.45-62.50%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.18-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4112.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences313.720.00%
Other theft132.810.00%
Robbery81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.730.00%
Vehicle crime70.730.00%
Burglary70.640.00%
Public order60.640.00%
Theft from the person50.540.00%
Shoplifting50.450.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202412
January 202412
December 202322
November 202322
October 202323
September 202313

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
April 202415
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202436
April 202450
January 202432
December 202337
November 202324
October 202326
September 202331

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202437
April 202436
January 202424
December 202326
November 202332
October 202334
September 202341

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 20245
January 202410
December 202315
November 202321
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1NJ 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. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 17. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 21. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 29. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1