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

Overview of Crime in SW2 1SA

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1SA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.86 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1SA 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 1SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1SA, encompassing approximately 11349 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 1SA area, explore the SW2 1SA 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 (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)

SW2 1SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 1SA 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 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4812.8671.43%
Violence and sexual offences284.23-15.15%
Drugs162.47700.00%
Burglary101.41400.00%
Robbery90.880.00%
Vehicle crime70.79-22.22%
Theft from the person50.6266.67%
Other theft50.44-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.44-28.57%
Other crime40.440.00%
Public order40.35-33.33%
Shoplifting40.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.99-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour282.913.70%
Vehicle crime92.47-18.18%
Other theft80.7960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.700.00%
Public order60.62200.00%
Bicycle theft40.53300.00%
Theft from the person30.35-25.00%
Burglary20.26-60.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.0823.33%
Anti-social behaviour273.2642.11%
Vehicle crime112.3883.33%
Burglary50.97-28.57%
Other theft50.4425.00%
Shoplifting50.4466.67%
Theft from the person40.4433.33%
Drugs30.3550.00%
Public order20.26-71.43%
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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences307.75-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour192.64-13.64%
Burglary71.670.00%
Public order70.6216.67%
Vehicle crime60.62-25.00%
Other theft40.53-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-20.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Theft from the person30.26200.00%
Drugs20.26-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4110.1378.26%
Anti-social behaviour223.610.00%
Other theft161.94220.00%
Vehicle crime81.4160.00%
Public order60.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5325.00%
Robbery50.44400.00%
Drugs50.44400.00%
Other crime30.44-66.67%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.4015.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.0337.50%
Other crime91.940.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Other theft50.53-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.4433.33%
Public order40.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.35200.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.70-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour161.76-50.00%
Other crime91.41200.00%
Burglary60.790.00%
Other theft60.530.00%
Public order60.5350.00%
Vehicle crime40.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.35-40.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.170.00%
Drugs62.820.00%
Burglary60.530.00%
Other theft60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Robbery50.440.00%
Shoplifting50.440.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202428
April 202427
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202316
September 202332

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20245
January 20247
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202433
April 202437
January 202430
December 202341
November 202323
October 202320
September 202336

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
April 20245
January 20244
December 202316
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
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 1SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1