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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1RF

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1RF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 358 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.60 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1RF 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 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1RF, encompassing approximately 8817 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (-3.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (19.64% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)

SW2 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 47
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10140.60-3.81%
Violence and sexual offences6711.4519.64%
Theft from the person327.6033.33%
Drugs263.6385.71%
Other theft252.9578.57%
Public order252.8413.64%
Robbery222.8469.23%
Shoplifting172.50112.50%
Bicycle theft121.93500.00%
Burglary111.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson91.250.00%
Vehicle crime71.02-61.11%
Possession of weapons40.790.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10533.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences5611.912700.00%
Theft from the person246.35700.00%
Public order222.721000.00%
Vehicle crime182.500.00%
Drugs142.041300.00%
Other theft141.59250.00%
Robbery131.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.470.00%
Burglary81.020.00%
Shoplifting80.910.00%
Possession of weapons40.91300.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.59100.00%
Theft from the person30.45-72.73%
Public order20.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person112.50-78.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.25-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.23-90.48%
Public order20.23-80.00%
Robbery10.23-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7836.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences748.851133.33%
Theft from the person508.39614.29%
Shoplifting305.670.00%
Other theft213.40250.00%
Vehicle crime192.380.00%
Robbery192.150.00%
Public order102.15150.00%
Drugs91.130.00%
Burglary71.020.00%
Bicycle theft30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.34200.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72.72-85.11%
Other theft60.79-85.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.68-90.91%
Public order40.68-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6636.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour587.49-18.31%
Theft from the person476.589.30%
Other theft405.33-4.76%
Public order284.54-34.88%
Shoplifting203.18-13.04%
Vehicle crime152.27-11.76%
Robbery141.707.69%
Criminal damage and arson131.5918.18%
Burglary121.479.09%
Drugs41.36-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.45-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7140.601.43%
Violence and sexual offences668.05-2.94%
Public order437.497.50%
Theft from the person434.88-17.31%
Other theft424.88-20.75%
Shoplifting234.7627.78%
Vehicle crime172.616.25%
Robbery131.93-18.75%
Burglary111.47-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson111.25-8.33%
Drugs101.25-9.09%
Bicycle theft81.13-20.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7043.21-7.89%
Violence and sexual offences687.9413.33%
Other theft537.7115.22%
Theft from the person526.0185.71%
Public order405.90166.67%
Shoplifting184.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime162.04220.00%
Robbery161.8177.78%
Burglary141.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson121.5933.33%
Drugs111.3622.22%
Bicycle theft101.2542.86%
Possession of weapons11.13-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7634.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences608.620.00%
Other theft466.800.00%
Theft from the person285.220.00%
Shoplifting243.180.00%
Public order152.720.00%
Burglary121.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.360.00%
Drugs91.020.00%
Robbery91.020.00%
Bicycle theft71.020.00%
Vehicle crime50.790.00%
Other crime40.570.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202421
March 20246
January 202440
December 202342
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202418
April 202419
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202456
July 20242
May 20244
April 202474
March 20246
January 202466
December 202366
November 202368
October 202360

A total of 559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024101
August 2024105
April 202478
January 202458
December 202371
November 202370
October 202376

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20244
January 202428
December 202343
November 202340
October 202315

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
May 20241
April 202419
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 297 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202450
March 20247
January 202447
December 202343
November 202352
October 202328

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 202430
January 202420
December 202323
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 27. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1