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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1QY

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.91 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1QY 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 1QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1QY, encompassing approximately 10763 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 1QY area, explore the SW2 1QY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 1QY area, visit the SW2 1QY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)

SW2 1QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.74-30.00%
Drugs172.60466.67%
Other theft141.58133.33%
Public order131.3018.18%
Theft from the person131.21116.67%
Robbery111.21450.00%
Burglary91.0212.50%
Vehicle crime70.84-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.6575.00%
Shoplifting50.65400.00%
Bicycle theft40.4633.33%
Possession of weapons30.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.64-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour343.729.68%
Vehicle crime183.16-21.74%
Public order111.6757.14%
Burglary81.02100.00%
Theft from the person60.7420.00%
Other theft60.56-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Drugs30.280.00%
Robbery20.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.19-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.5631.43%
Anti-social behaviour314.2740.91%
Vehicle crime232.8827.78%
Other theft132.140.00%
Public order71.21-30.00%
Shoplifting70.6516.67%
Robbery60.6550.00%
Theft from the person50.56-44.44%
Burglary40.46-63.64%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.91-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour223.2510.00%
Vehicle crime182.0420.00%
Other theft131.67-43.48%
Burglary111.2183.33%
Public order101.02-37.50%
Theft from the person90.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.8416.67%
Shoplifting60.65100.00%
Robbery40.56-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.09-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.4723.33%
Other theft233.444.55%
Anti-social behaviour202.14-13.04%
Public order161.86-36.00%
Vehicle crime151.4925.00%
Drugs71.39133.33%
Burglary60.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.56-14.29%
Theft from the person60.56-57.14%
Robbery50.5625.00%
Shoplifting30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.127.14%
Public order252.79212.50%
Anti-social behaviour232.32-17.86%
Other theft222.14-12.00%
Theft from the person142.04133.33%
Vehicle crime121.30100.00%
Burglary81.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.7475.00%
Robbery40.65100.00%
Bicycle theft30.3750.00%
Drugs30.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2812.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.600.00%
Other theft252.600.00%
Burglary82.320.00%
Public order80.740.00%
Drugs60.740.00%
Vehicle crime60.560.00%
Theft from the person60.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Robbery20.190.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202434
April 202431
January 202422
December 202320
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20247
January 202410
December 202316
November 202325
October 20238

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
April 202423
January 202418
December 202315
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
April 202446
January 202435
December 202337
November 202330
October 202328

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
April 202413
January 202413
December 202323
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 20244
January 202411
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Drugs6
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Trinity Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2