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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1RS

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1RS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1RS 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 1RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1RS, encompassing approximately 11298 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 1RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.6558.82%
Violence and sexual offences242.39-14.29%
Drugs142.120.00%
Burglary91.24350.00%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.53-14.29%
Robbery50.530.00%
Other crime40.440.00%
Other theft40.35-20.00%
Theft from the person30.350.00%
Public order30.27-40.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.48-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson71.500.00%
Vehicle crime60.62-53.85%
Public order50.5366.67%
Other theft50.440.00%
Theft from the person30.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Burglary20.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences358.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour213.1040.00%
Vehicle crime131.86333.33%
Other theft51.1566.67%
Burglary40.44-33.33%
Shoplifting40.35300.00%
Theft from the person40.35300.00%
Public order30.35-25.00%
Drugs20.27-50.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.66-25.00%
Burglary61.33500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Public order40.35-20.00%
Other theft30.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.2081.82%
Anti-social behaviour203.54-13.04%
Other theft121.77300.00%
Vehicle crime61.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5325.00%
Public order50.4425.00%
Robbery50.44400.00%
Drugs40.44300.00%
Other crime30.35-66.67%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour237.1753.33%
Violence and sexual offences222.04-12.00%
Other crime91.95-10.00%
Burglary50.800.00%
Vehicle crime50.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Public order40.3533.33%
Other theft30.35-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences256.90-32.43%
Anti-social behaviour152.21-67.39%
Other crime101.33233.33%
Other theft80.8914.29%
Burglary50.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.35-20.00%
Public order30.35-50.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Drugs10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4611.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences374.070.00%
Other theft73.270.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Burglary40.350.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
April 202421
January 202415
December 202320
November 202323
October 202315
September 202346

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202413
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
April 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
April 202435
January 202430
December 202340
November 202322
October 202325
September 202337

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 5. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Fairview Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1