SW2 1SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1SE

SW2 1SE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1SE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 1SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1SE, encompassing approximately 11333 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 1SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 8

SW2 1SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.62-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour182.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.590.00%
Other theft50.6225.00%
Public order50.4425.00%
Vehicle crime40.44-80.95%
Theft from the person30.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Burglary20.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.533.03%
Anti-social behaviour243.0026.32%
Vehicle crime212.12320.00%
Burglary61.850.00%
Other theft40.5333.33%
Public order40.3533.33%
Shoplifting40.35300.00%
Theft from the person40.35300.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Drugs20.18-50.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.41-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour192.91-9.52%
Burglary61.68500.00%
Vehicle crime50.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4425.00%
Drugs40.44-20.00%
Other theft30.35-76.92%
Public order30.26-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.18143.75%
Anti-social behaviour213.44-22.22%
Other theft131.85333.33%
Vehicle crime51.1525.00%
Robbery50.44400.00%
Drugs50.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-33.33%
Public order40.35-33.33%
Other crime30.35-66.67%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.0635.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.38-36.00%
Other crime91.41-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.790.00%
Public order60.53100.00%
Burglary40.53-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.35-33.33%
Other theft30.35-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.85-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour202.21-63.64%
Other crime101.76150.00%
Other theft80.8814.29%
Burglary70.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.6220.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Public order30.53-50.00%
Theft from the person20.26100.00%
Drugs10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5512.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences444.850.00%
Other theft73.880.00%
Public order60.620.00%
Vehicle crime60.530.00%
Drugs60.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.530.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Other crime40.350.00%
Burglary30.350.00%
Shoplifting20.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202424
January 202419
December 202321
November 202327
October 202320
September 202355

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20243
December 202313
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202434
January 202433
December 202339
November 202316
October 202325
September 202344

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 202421
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lambert Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. St Saviour'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dumbarton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 7. Brockham Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Glanville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saxby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Archbishop'S Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Halliwell Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blenheim Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bowater Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Somers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Deepdene Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. China Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Leander Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Josephine Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Helix Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Trent Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1