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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1PE

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 132 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1PE 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 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1PE, encompassing approximately 9246 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (23.68% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Robbery: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW2 1PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • B223 with total crimes: 11
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4714.2823.68%
Violence and sexual offences245.089.09%
Robbery122.6033.33%
Vehicle crime101.300.00%
Drugs91.08350.00%
Other theft80.97166.67%
Public order60.87100.00%
Burglary50.6525.00%
Theft from the person40.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-20.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3810.6026.67%
Violence and sexual offences224.11-37.14%
Vehicle crime102.38-16.67%
Robbery91.08125.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97400.00%
Burglary40.540.00%
Public order30.4350.00%
Other theft30.32-50.00%
Drugs20.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.22100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.71105.88%
Anti-social behaviour303.7911.11%
Vehicle crime123.2420.00%
Other theft61.30-25.00%
Burglary40.650.00%
Robbery40.4333.33%
Shoplifting30.43-25.00%
Public order20.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2710.1742.11%
Violence and sexual offences172.92-5.56%
Vehicle crime101.84-28.57%
Other theft81.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.87-14.29%
Public order60.6520.00%
Theft from the person50.65400.00%
Burglary40.54-42.86%
Shoplifting40.43300.00%
Robbery30.43-40.00%
Drugs20.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.065.56%
Violence and sexual offences182.05-5.26%
Vehicle crime141.9516.67%
Other theft121.5150.00%
Burglary71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7640.00%
Robbery50.7666.67%
Public order50.54150.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.05-14.29%
Vehicle crime121.9533.33%
Other theft81.300.00%
Burglary70.87-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.54300.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Public order20.32-66.67%
Drugs10.22-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2110.17-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences192.27-17.39%
Burglary102.05100.00%
Vehicle crime91.0812.50%
Other theft80.97-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.87250.00%
Public order60.7620.00%
Drugs50.6525.00%
Robbery30.54-40.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.490.00%
Other theft92.490.00%
Vehicle crime80.970.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Public order50.540.00%
Robbery50.540.00%
Shoplifting50.540.00%
Bicycle theft40.540.00%
Drugs40.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202438
April 202430
January 202427
December 202319
November 202318
October 202321
September 202323

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202412
January 202410
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202435
January 202417
December 202318
November 202319
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 1 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

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 1PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 13. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Milton Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    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. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Rattray Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1