SW2 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1PU

SW2 1PU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.79 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1PU 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 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1PU, encompassing approximately 4533 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)

SW2 1PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vining Street with total crimes: 14
  • Kellett Road with total crimes: 14
  • B223 with total crimes: 11

SW2 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour4027.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences188.8220.00%
Robbery143.9727.27%
Vehicle crime123.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.65150.00%
Other theft82.21700.00%
Drugs71.7675.00%
Theft from the person61.54-14.29%
Public order61.32100.00%
Burglary31.32-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6027.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences1513.24-34.78%
Robbery113.31175.00%
Burglary92.43125.00%
Vehicle crime91.99-25.00%
Theft from the person71.990.00%
Drugs41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft10.66-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4522.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences239.932200.00%
Vehicle crime125.070.00%
Other theft62.650.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Robbery40.880.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.22-96.15%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.28116.67%
Anti-social behaviour265.74-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson115.7483.33%
Other theft112.43-8.33%
Vehicle crime82.43-57.89%
Burglary51.76-16.67%
Shoplifting41.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.8850.00%
Theft from the person30.66-57.14%
Robbery20.66-66.67%
Public order20.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3524.9352.17%
Vehicle crime197.7226.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.19-45.45%
Other theft122.65-14.29%
Theft from the person72.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Robbery61.32500.00%
Burglary61.320.00%
Public order41.32100.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2320.96-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences225.07-8.33%
Vehicle crime154.8587.50%
Other theft143.3127.27%
Burglary63.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-72.73%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Public order20.66-71.43%
Drugs20.44-71.43%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 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 behaviour3223.82-5.88%
Violence and sexual offences247.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.29120.00%
Other theft112.430.00%
Vehicle crime82.43-50.00%
Drugs71.7640.00%
Public order71.5416.67%
Burglary41.54-33.33%
Other crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3424.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.500.00%
Vehicle crime163.970.00%
Other theft113.530.00%
Burglary62.430.00%
Public order61.320.00%
Drugs51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.100.00%
Theft from the person41.100.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20241
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202460
April 202445
January 202426
December 202335
November 202323
October 202332
September 202334

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202412
January 20248
December 202319
November 202315
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
April 202423
March 20241
January 202426
December 202312
November 202322
October 202324
September 202318

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20244
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Clifford Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 11. James Joyce Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Louise Bennett Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Loughborough Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Somerleyton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Mumford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Railton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. B222
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Robbery1