HICKEN ROAD, SW2 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1SW

HICKEN ROAD, SW2 1SW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.52 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1SW, encompassing approximately 10708 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)

SW2 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • Kellett Road with total crimes: 14

HICKEN ROAD, SW2 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6019.5225.00%
Violence and sexual offences405.608.11%
Drugs183.74200.00%
Other theft161.68166.67%
Public order141.4916.67%
Robbery131.31225.00%
Theft from the person121.21140.00%
Vehicle crime101.12-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson80.9333.33%
Burglary70.750.00%
Bicycle theft50.6566.67%
Shoplifting30.47200.00%
Possession of weapons30.28200.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4814.7611.63%
Violence and sexual offences374.48-21.28%
Vehicle crime223.4615.79%
Public order122.0550.00%
Burglary71.1216.67%
Drugs60.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.560.00%
Other theft60.56-50.00%
Theft from the person50.5625.00%
Robbery40.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.37200.00%
Shoplifting10.28-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.6646.88%
Anti-social behaviour434.3948.28%
Vehicle crime194.0218.75%
Other theft121.77-7.69%
Public order81.12-20.00%
Shoplifting70.7516.67%
Burglary60.65-25.00%
Robbery60.5620.00%
Theft from the person40.56-55.56%
Drugs40.3733.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.176.67%
Anti-social behaviour292.99-3.33%
Vehicle crime162.71-5.88%
Other theft131.49-43.48%
Public order101.21-71.43%
Theft from the person90.9328.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.84-20.00%
Burglary80.75-11.11%
Shoplifting60.75100.00%
Robbery50.56-28.57%
Drugs30.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order3517.0940.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.2736.36%
Anti-social behaviour302.80-21.05%
Other theft232.80-8.00%
Vehicle crime172.1521.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.5942.86%
Burglary90.9312.50%
Drugs90.8450.00%
Robbery70.8440.00%
Theft from the person70.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.28200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3815.69-22.45%
Other theft253.55-3.85%
Public order252.33212.50%
Violence and sexual offences222.33-18.52%
Vehicle crime142.0575.00%
Theft from the person141.3175.00%
Burglary81.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.7540.00%
Drugs60.65-25.00%
Robbery50.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.47-25.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4915.04-2.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.58-12.90%
Other theft262.5273.33%
Burglary92.4328.57%
Theft from the person80.8433.33%
Vehicle crime80.7514.29%
Drugs80.7533.33%
Public order80.75-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-50.00%
Robbery50.47-44.44%
Bicycle theft40.4733.33%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.19-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5014.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.670.00%
Other theft152.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.400.00%
Robbery90.930.00%
Public order90.840.00%
Vehicle crime70.840.00%
Burglary70.650.00%
Drugs60.650.00%
Theft from the person60.560.00%
Shoplifting50.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202412
January 202413
December 202323
November 202325
October 202326
September 202315

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
April 202419
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202437
April 202447
January 202432
December 202330
November 202322
October 202327
September 202331

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202448
April 202443
January 202429
December 202330
November 202338
October 202349
September 202350

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20248
January 202410
December 202335
November 202325
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Drugs6
    Public order6
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 19. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 23. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 29. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1