BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1PB

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1PB 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 1PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1PB, encompassing approximately 10870 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (84.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Robbery: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)

SW2 1PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4612.8884.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.23-27.27%
Robbery132.21225.00%
Vehicle crime111.20-15.38%
Drugs111.01450.00%
Burglary81.01166.67%
Other theft70.7440.00%
Theft from the person50.64150.00%
Public order50.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.48-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour253.0413.64%
Vehicle crime132.30-7.14%
Public order71.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Other theft50.46-28.57%
Robbery40.46100.00%
Bicycle theft40.37100.00%
Burglary30.37-25.00%
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 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.6815.79%
Vehicle crime142.020.00%
Other theft71.290.00%
Shoplifting60.6420.00%
Burglary40.55-50.00%
Public order40.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.18-60.00%
Robbery20.18-33.33%
Drugs20.18100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.20-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour191.84-5.00%
Vehicle crime141.757.69%
Public order101.2942.86%
Burglary80.92166.67%
Other theft70.74-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.640.00%
Theft from the person50.55150.00%
Shoplifting50.46150.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.6645.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.6711.11%
Other theft151.84114.29%
Vehicle crime131.3862.50%
Public order71.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.64-14.29%
Drugs40.55300.00%
Burglary30.37-57.14%
Robbery30.280.00%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.27-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour181.8420.00%
Vehicle crime81.660.00%
Burglary70.74-22.22%
Other theft70.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.6475.00%
Public order40.64-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Drugs10.28-80.00%
Theft from the person10.09-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.37-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour152.02-44.44%
Burglary91.3828.57%
Other theft90.83-10.00%
Vehicle crime80.83100.00%
Public order80.74166.67%
Drugs50.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Robbery30.37-57.14%
Theft from the person30.2850.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%
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 offences309.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.760.00%
Other theft102.480.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Robbery70.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Shoplifting50.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Public order30.280.00%
Theft from the person20.280.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
April 202440
January 202420
December 202329
November 202320
October 202322
September 202330

A total of 192 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202425
April 202422
January 202419
December 202320
November 202318
October 202315
September 202327

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 202315
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 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 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
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 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

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. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1