SW2 1PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1PX

SW2 1PX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.43 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1PX 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 1PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1PX, encompassing approximately 6484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (6.52% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Robbery: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)

SW2 1PX 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 1PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4921.436.52%
Violence and sexual offences237.569.52%
Robbery213.5590.91%
Vehicle crime113.24-26.67%
Other theft81.70300.00%
Public order61.23100.00%
Theft from the person50.93-37.50%
Burglary50.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.770.00%
Drugs40.6233.33%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4618.6643.75%
Violence and sexual offences217.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime153.2436.36%
Robbery112.31175.00%
Theft from the person81.70700.00%
Burglary61.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93300.00%
Drugs30.6250.00%
Public order30.460.00%
Other theft20.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3214.6545.45%
Violence and sexual offences284.9316.67%
Vehicle crime114.3210.00%
Other theft61.70-45.45%
Robbery40.93100.00%
Burglary30.62-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4650.00%
Public order30.46-25.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-90.00%
Theft from the person10.15-75.00%
Shoplifting10.15-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.27166.67%
Anti-social behaviour223.700.00%
Other theft113.39-26.67%
Vehicle crime101.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.5411.11%
Burglary41.54-50.00%
Theft from the person40.62100.00%
Public order40.62-20.00%
Shoplifting40.62300.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Robbery20.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.5715.79%
Vehicle crime203.3925.00%
Other theft153.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.31125.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.39-47.06%
Burglary81.3933.33%
Robbery61.2350.00%
Public order50.9325.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft20.31-33.33%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1912.95-20.83%
Violence and sexual offences172.93-15.00%
Vehicle crime162.6277.78%
Other theft92.47-18.18%
Burglary61.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.93-50.00%
Public order40.62-55.56%
Robbery40.6233.33%
Bicycle theft30.62200.00%
Drugs10.46-83.33%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2415.739.09%
Violence and sexual offences203.705.26%
Other theft113.0822.22%
Vehicle crime91.70-30.77%
Public order91.3928.57%
Burglary81.3914.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.23100.00%
Drugs61.2350.00%
Robbery30.93-40.00%
Theft from the person10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2215.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.390.00%
Vehicle crime132.930.00%
Other theft92.000.00%
Public order71.390.00%
Burglary71.080.00%
Robbery51.080.00%
Bicycle theft40.770.00%
Theft from the person40.620.00%
Drugs40.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.620.00%
Shoplifting30.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202446
April 202432
January 202422
December 202322
November 202319
October 202324
September 202322

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 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 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20241
January 202410
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
April 202428
January 202424
December 20239
November 202317
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20246
January 202411
December 202315
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
April 202411
January 202410
December 202320
November 202316
October 20239
September 202313

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

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 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 1PX 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. 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. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Dulwich Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Herne Place
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Milton Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. 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. Rattray Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Bob Marley Way
    Total1
    Robbery1