SW2 1PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1PL

SW2 1PL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.17 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1PL 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 1PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1PL, encompassing approximately 6102 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Robbery: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

SW2 1PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kellett Road with total crimes: 14
  • B223 with total crimes: 11
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

SW2 1PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3219.17-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.2444.44%
Robbery174.2670.00%
Vehicle crime112.79-26.67%
Other theft81.800.00%
Public order61.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.9825.00%
Theft from the person50.82-16.67%
Drugs30.82-40.00%
Burglary20.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4017.8617.65%
Violence and sexual offences186.55-35.71%
Vehicle crime152.9525.00%
Robbery102.46150.00%
Burglary61.64100.00%
Theft from the person60.98500.00%
Drugs50.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3415.7347.83%
Violence and sexual offences285.5733.33%
Vehicle crime124.5920.00%
Other theft61.97-45.45%
Robbery40.98100.00%
Public order30.660.00%
Burglary30.49-25.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-90.91%
Theft from the person10.16-75.00%
Shoplifting10.16-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.894.55%
Violence and sexual offences213.77110.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.4437.50%
Other theft111.80-15.38%
Vehicle crime101.80-47.37%
Burglary41.64-50.00%
Theft from the person40.6633.33%
Shoplifting40.66300.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%
Public order30.49-25.00%
Robbery20.49-66.67%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2216.2210.00%
Vehicle crime193.6026.67%
Other theft133.1118.18%
Violence and sexual offences102.13-23.08%
Burglary81.6414.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.31166.67%
Robbery61.31100.00%
Public order40.9833.33%
Theft from the person30.66200.00%
Bicycle theft30.490.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.11-16.67%
Vehicle crime153.2866.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.46-31.58%
Other theft112.1322.22%
Burglary71.80-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Public order30.49-66.67%
Robbery30.490.00%
Drugs10.49-83.33%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2416.7114.29%
Violence and sexual offences193.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.11175.00%
Other theft91.800.00%
Public order91.4728.57%
Vehicle crime91.47-18.18%
Burglary81.4714.29%
Drugs61.31100.00%
Robbery30.98-25.00%
Theft from the person20.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%

In September 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 behaviour2115.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.440.00%
Vehicle crime113.110.00%
Other theft91.800.00%
Burglary71.470.00%
Public order71.150.00%
Theft from the person41.150.00%
Robbery40.660.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
April 202428
January 202421
December 202310
November 202313
October 202319
September 202319

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202412
January 202410
December 202319
November 202315
October 20239
September 202311

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202440
April 202434
January 202423
December 202322
November 202320
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 10. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Louise Bennett Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Dulwich Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Herne Place
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Milton Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Somerleyton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Mumford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Railton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Eaton Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Rattray Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Bob Marley Way
    Total1
    Robbery1