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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1RD

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1RD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.70 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1RD 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 1RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1RD, encompassing approximately 10151 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (73) incidents (2.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)

SW2 1RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brighton Terrace with total crimes: 16

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7326.702.82%
Violence and sexual offences507.1911.11%
Other theft244.93166.67%
Drugs232.36187.50%
Theft from the person192.2790.00%
Public order181.8728.57%
Robbery161.7777.78%
Shoplifting101.58100.00%
Vehicle crime90.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.8928.57%
Bicycle theft90.89200.00%
Burglary80.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.7950.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7120.6942.00%
Violence and sexual offences456.99-16.67%
Vehicle crime184.43-21.74%
Public order141.7727.27%
Theft from the person101.38-28.57%
Robbery90.990.00%
Other theft90.89-47.06%
Drugs80.89100.00%
Burglary80.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.790.00%
Shoplifting50.69-79.17%
Bicycle theft30.49200.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour505.3213.64%
Shoplifting244.93118.18%
Vehicle crime232.3643.75%
Other theft172.27-26.09%
Theft from the person141.67-26.32%
Public order111.38-31.25%
Robbery91.0812.50%
Burglary50.89-50.00%
Drugs40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4420.204.76%
Violence and sexual offences424.33-10.64%
Other theft234.14-25.81%
Theft from the person192.270.00%
Vehicle crime161.876.67%
Public order161.58-56.76%
Shoplifting111.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0811.11%
Burglary100.9911.11%
Robbery80.990.00%
Drugs30.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4723.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour424.63-14.29%
Public order374.142.78%
Other theft313.64-8.82%
Theft from the person193.05-36.67%
Vehicle crime151.877.14%
Shoplifting111.48175.00%
Burglary91.08-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.89-10.00%
Drugs90.8928.57%
Robbery80.8914.29%
Bicycle theft30.79-40.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4925.02-20.97%
Violence and sexual offences474.8334.29%
Public order364.63350.00%
Other theft343.55-19.05%
Theft from the person303.35130.77%
Vehicle crime142.96133.33%
Criminal damage and arson101.3866.67%
Burglary100.9925.00%
Drugs70.99-22.22%
Robbery70.6916.67%
Bicycle theft50.69-16.67%
Shoplifting40.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6221.280.00%
Other theft426.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.140.00%
Theft from the person133.450.00%
Shoplifting101.280.00%
Drugs90.990.00%
Burglary80.890.00%
Public order80.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Bicycle theft60.590.00%
Robbery60.590.00%
Other crime30.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20249
April 202417
January 202423
December 202331
November 202334
October 202342

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
April 202423
January 202416
December 202315
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202445
April 202454
January 202442
December 202347
November 202347
October 202335

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 55.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202471
April 202450
January 202444
December 202342
November 202349
October 202362

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
April 202411
January 202416
December 202337
November 202336
October 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 124 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202414
January 202419
December 202319
November 202330
October 202313

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
April 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
April 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 202424
January 202411
December 202311
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2