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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1QW

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1QW, encompassing approximately 10912 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 1QW area, explore the SW2 1QW 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 (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)

SW2 1QW 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
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QW 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4813.5645.45%
Violence and sexual offences274.40-15.62%
Drugs152.47650.00%
Robbery101.37400.00%
Theft from the person80.92300.00%
Burglary80.73166.67%
Other theft70.7316.67%
Vehicle crime70.64-41.67%
Public order60.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5525.00%
Shoplifting40.46300.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour339.9922.22%
Violence and sexual offences323.02-8.57%
Vehicle crime122.93-25.00%
Public order81.1033.33%
Other theft60.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.37100.00%
Burglary30.37-25.00%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.218.00%
Vehicle crime162.4714.29%
Other theft81.4714.29%
Shoplifting80.7333.33%
Public order60.73-33.33%
Burglary40.55-50.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.18-60.00%
Drugs20.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.26-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour252.294.17%
Vehicle crime142.2916.67%
Public order91.2828.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.8260.00%
Burglary80.730.00%
Other theft70.73-61.11%
Shoplifting60.64100.00%
Theft from the person50.55150.00%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.8152.63%
Anti-social behaviour242.66-7.69%
Other theft182.20157.14%
Vehicle crime121.6571.43%
Public order71.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.64-28.57%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Shoplifting30.27200.00%
Theft from the person20.27-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.2518.18%
Violence and sexual offences192.38-20.83%
Other theft71.74-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.6475.00%
Burglary70.640.00%
Vehicle crime70.6416.67%
Public order70.64-12.50%
Robbery30.6450.00%
Theft from the person30.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences248.80-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour222.20-48.84%
Other theft112.0210.00%
Public order81.01100.00%
Burglary70.7316.67%
Vehicle crime60.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.55-42.86%
Drugs30.37-50.00%
Other crime30.27200.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Robbery20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4311.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences293.940.00%
Other theft102.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.920.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Shoplifting50.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Public order40.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20248
January 20247
December 202318
November 20237
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
April 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202433
April 202427
January 202425
December 202324
November 202326
October 202322
September 202343

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
April 202435
January 202425
December 202329
November 202319
October 202324
September 202329

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 6 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 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
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1QW 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. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1