BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1QN

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1QN 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 1QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1QN, encompassing approximately 11258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)

SW2 1QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4412.7951.72%
Violence and sexual offences273.91-20.59%
Drugs152.40650.00%
Robbery101.330.00%
Burglary90.89350.00%
Other theft70.8016.67%
Theft from the person70.62250.00%
Vehicle crime60.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-14.29%
Public order50.53-28.57%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.33-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour293.0226.09%
Vehicle crime122.58-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Public order70.6240.00%
Other theft60.620.00%
Bicycle theft40.53100.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18-50.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.7726.67%
Anti-social behaviour233.38-4.17%
Vehicle crime142.047.69%
Shoplifting71.24133.33%
Other theft60.6220.00%
Public order50.53-28.57%
Burglary40.44-50.00%
Theft from the person40.360.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.24-18.92%
Anti-social behaviour242.660.00%
Vehicle crime132.1344.44%
Burglary81.150.00%
Public order70.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.6266.67%
Other theft50.44-70.59%
Theft from the person40.44300.00%
Shoplifting30.3650.00%
Robbery20.27-50.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.1376.19%
Anti-social behaviour243.294.35%
Other theft172.13240.00%
Vehicle crime91.51125.00%
Public order80.8033.33%
Drugs50.710.00%
Robbery40.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.36-40.00%
Other crime30.27-66.67%
Shoplifting20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.7335.29%
Violence and sexual offences212.04-16.00%
Other crime91.870.00%
Burglary70.800.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Other theft50.53-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.4466.67%
Vehicle crime40.44-33.33%
Robbery30.36200.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.220.00%
Other theft91.510.00%
Other crime90.800.00%
Burglary70.800.00%
Vehicle crime60.620.00%
Public order60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 202317
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202429
April 202423
January 202424
December 202324
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20248
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202434
April 202438
January 202430
December 202337
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202414
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1