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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1QE

BRIXTON WATER LANE, SW2 1QE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.54 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1QE 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 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1QE, encompassing approximately 8753 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Robbery: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

SW2 1QE 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 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4815.5423.08%
Violence and sexual offences245.489.09%
Robbery142.7455.56%
Vehicle crime111.60-15.38%
Drugs91.26200.00%
Other theft81.03166.67%
Public order60.91100.00%
Burglary50.6925.00%
Theft from the person40.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46-20.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3911.7721.88%
Violence and sexual offences224.46-35.29%
Vehicle crime132.51-7.14%
Robbery91.49125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03400.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Public order30.3450.00%
Other theft30.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3411.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.8814.29%
Vehicle crime143.6640.00%
Other theft61.60-33.33%
Burglary40.690.00%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Shoplifting30.46-25.00%
Public order20.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%
Theft from the person10.11-80.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2810.9733.33%
Violence and sexual offences173.200.00%
Vehicle crime101.94-33.33%
Other theft91.14-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson61.03-14.29%
Public order60.6920.00%
Theft from the person50.69400.00%
Burglary40.57-50.00%
Shoplifting40.46300.00%
Robbery30.46-50.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.205.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.40-5.56%
Vehicle crime151.9415.38%
Other theft131.7162.50%
Burglary81.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.9140.00%
Robbery60.80100.00%
Public order50.6966.67%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In November 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 behaviour209.25-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences182.280.00%
Vehicle crime132.0630.00%
Other theft81.49-20.00%
Burglary70.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.57200.00%
Public order30.34-50.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Drugs10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2111.08-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences182.40-18.18%
Vehicle crime102.0625.00%
Burglary101.1466.67%
Other theft101.1411.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.14100.00%
Public order60.9120.00%
Drugs50.6925.00%
Robbery30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2411.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.740.00%
Other theft92.510.00%
Vehicle crime81.030.00%
Burglary60.910.00%
Public order50.690.00%
Robbery50.570.00%
Shoplifting50.570.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202439
April 202432
January 202428
December 202321
November 202320
October 202321
September 202324

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
April 202414
January 202410
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202422
April 202434
January 202417
December 202317
November 202318
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1QE 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. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. 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. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Railton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1