SW2 1SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1SB

SW2 1SB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1SB 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 1SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1SB, encompassing approximately 11143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 1SB 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

SW2 1SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour299.7893.33%
Violence and sexual offences242.60-17.24%
Drugs122.150.00%
Burglary91.08350.00%
Vehicle crime70.8175.00%
Robbery60.630.00%
Other theft50.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-28.57%
Other crime40.450.00%
Theft from the person30.360.00%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.09-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.46-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour152.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.350.00%
Other theft50.6366.67%
Public order50.4525.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-75.00%
Theft from the person30.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Burglary20.18-71.43%

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 offences359.1512.90%
Anti-social behaviour213.1440.00%
Vehicle crime161.88220.00%
Burglary71.4440.00%
Public order40.6333.33%
Shoplifting40.36300.00%
Theft from the person40.36300.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%
Drugs20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.64-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour152.78-25.00%
Burglary51.35150.00%
Vehicle crime50.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.4525.00%
Other theft30.45-76.92%
Public order30.27-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Robbery10.09-75.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.15111.11%
Anti-social behaviour203.41-13.04%
Other theft131.79333.33%
Vehicle crime61.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Public order40.36-20.00%
Robbery40.36100.00%
Drugs40.36300.00%
Other crime30.36-66.67%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour236.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.060.00%
Other crime91.620.00%
Public order50.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Burglary40.360.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.270.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
April 202435
January 202431
December 202338
November 202318

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202415
April 202421
January 202415
December 202320
November 202323

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20232
November 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20243
December 202313
November 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 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 20245
August 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 1SB 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. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 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. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 13. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Elm Park
    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. Doverfield Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 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