SW2 1PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1PP

SW2 1PP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 142 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1PP 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 1PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1PP, encompassing approximately 7114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (15.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Robbery: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)

SW2 1PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Kellett Road with total crimes: 14
  • B223 with total crimes: 11

SW2 1PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5219.9615.56%
Violence and sexual offences267.3118.18%
Robbery143.6540.00%
Vehicle crime121.97-29.41%
Other theft91.69350.00%
Public order81.26166.67%
Drugs61.1220.00%
Theft from the person50.84-16.67%
Burglary50.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.70-20.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In August 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 behaviour4517.2928.57%
Violence and sexual offences226.32-24.14%
Vehicle crime173.0954.55%
Robbery102.39150.00%
Burglary61.41100.00%
Theft from the person60.840.00%
Drugs50.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.70400.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other theft20.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3513.4945.83%
Violence and sexual offences294.9238.10%
Vehicle crime114.080.00%
Other theft61.55-40.00%
Robbery40.84100.00%
Public order30.56-25.00%
Burglary30.42-25.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-90.00%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.37110.00%
Vehicle crime112.95-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.5525.00%
Other theft101.41-28.57%
Burglary41.41-50.00%
Theft from the person40.5633.33%
Public order40.56-20.00%
Shoplifting40.56300.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Robbery20.28-71.43%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.77-9.09%
Vehicle crime172.8113.33%
Other theft142.3940.00%
Violence and sexual offences101.97-41.18%
Burglary81.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1260.00%
Robbery71.12133.33%
Public order50.9866.67%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Theft from the person30.42200.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2212.09-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences173.09-15.00%
Vehicle crime152.3966.67%
Other theft102.1111.11%
Burglary61.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.70200.00%
Public order30.42-66.67%
Robbery30.420.00%
Drugs10.42-83.33%
Theft from the person10.14-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2714.9035.00%
Violence and sexual offences203.7911.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.81150.00%
Other theft91.410.00%
Public order91.2628.57%
Vehicle crime91.26-18.18%
Burglary81.2614.29%
Drugs61.1250.00%
Robbery30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person20.42-33.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2013.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.810.00%
Vehicle crime112.530.00%
Other theft91.550.00%
Public order71.260.00%
Burglary70.980.00%
Robbery50.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Theft from the person30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202422
April 202429
January 202421
December 202310
November 202317
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 202411
January 202411
December 202317
November 202315
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
April 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202445
April 202435
January 202424
December 202320
November 202322
October 202327
September 202320

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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

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

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 17. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Eaton Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Rattray Road
    Total1
    Robbery1