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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1QB

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1QB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.17 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1QB, encompassing approximately 7279 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (21.62% increase)
  • Robbery: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)

SW2 1QB 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 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4517.1721.62%
Robbery196.1872.73%
Violence and sexual offences172.61-26.09%
Vehicle crime122.34-7.69%
Other theft91.65350.00%
Burglary51.240.00%
Public order40.6933.33%
Theft from the person40.55-20.00%
Drugs40.5533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3714.8432.14%
Violence and sexual offences235.08-14.81%
Vehicle crime133.168.33%
Robbery111.79175.00%
Theft from the person51.51400.00%
Burglary50.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.69300.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Other theft20.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.3616.67%
Violence and sexual offences273.8535.00%
Vehicle crime123.7133.33%
Other theft61.65-40.00%
Robbery40.82100.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Public order30.41-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-87.50%
Theft from the person10.14-80.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2413.0514.29%
Violence and sexual offences203.3081.82%
Other theft102.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime91.37-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson81.240.00%
Theft from the person51.10400.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Burglary40.69-50.00%
Shoplifting40.55300.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Robbery20.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.6090.91%
Vehicle crime192.8826.67%
Other theft152.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences112.06-31.25%
Burglary81.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1060.00%
Robbery61.1050.00%
Public order50.8225.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.300.00%
Vehicle crime152.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour112.06-38.89%
Other theft91.51-18.18%
Burglary61.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-28.57%
Public order40.69-50.00%
Robbery40.5533.33%
Bicycle theft30.55200.00%
Drugs10.41-80.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.47-5.88%
Other theft112.2057.14%
Vehicle crime91.51-18.18%
Burglary81.2414.29%
Public order81.1060.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1075.00%
Drugs50.9625.00%
Robbery30.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.14-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1812.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.470.00%
Vehicle crime112.340.00%
Other theft71.510.00%
Burglary70.960.00%
Robbery60.960.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
April 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202437
April 202428
January 202424
December 202321
November 202311
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

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 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20239
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
April 202412
January 20249
December 202319
November 202315
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202423
April 202427
January 202420
December 202311
November 202316
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
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 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
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 1QB 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. 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dulwich Road
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Herne Place
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Milton Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Mumford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Railton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bob Marley Way
    Total1
    Robbery1