ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 1SX

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1SX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.45 per 1,000 population. This SW2 1SX 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 1SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 1SX, encompassing approximately 10247 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (19.51% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (212.50% increase)

SW2 1SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brighton Terrace with total crimes: 16

ST MATTHEWS ROAD, SW2 1SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7626.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences497.4219.51%
Other theft254.78212.50%
Drugs212.44162.50%
Public order192.0535.71%
Robbery191.8558.33%
Theft from the person181.85157.14%
Vehicle crime91.76-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson90.8812.50%
Burglary80.8814.29%
Shoplifting80.7860.00%
Bicycle theft70.78250.00%
Possession of weapons30.6850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7620.6920.63%
Violence and sexual offences417.42-22.64%
Vehicle crime214.00-4.55%
Public order142.0527.27%
Robbery121.3733.33%
Drugs81.1760.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.780.00%
Other theft80.78-55.56%
Burglary70.78-12.50%
Theft from the person70.68-46.15%
Shoplifting50.68-79.17%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6322.1536.96%
Violence and sexual offences536.1515.22%
Shoplifting245.17100.00%
Vehicle crime222.3446.67%
Other theft182.15-18.18%
Theft from the person131.76-31.58%
Public order111.27-31.25%
Robbery91.0712.50%
Burglary80.88-11.11%
Drugs50.7866.67%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4620.40-8.00%
Violence and sexual offences464.492.22%
Other theft224.49-26.67%
Theft from the person192.15-9.52%
Public order161.85-60.98%
Vehicle crime151.56-6.25%
Shoplifting121.469.09%
Criminal damage and arson101.1711.11%
Burglary90.980.00%
Robbery80.88-11.11%
Drugs30.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5024.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.884.65%
Public order414.3924.24%
Other theft304.00-16.67%
Theft from the person212.93-30.00%
Vehicle crime162.0514.29%
Shoplifting111.56175.00%
Robbery91.070.00%
Burglary90.88-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson90.88-10.00%
Drugs90.8812.50%
Bicycle theft20.88-60.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5024.79-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences434.8822.86%
Other theft364.20-10.00%
Public order333.51266.67%
Theft from the person303.22130.77%
Vehicle crime142.93133.33%
Burglary111.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0766.67%
Robbery90.9850.00%
Drugs80.88-11.11%
Bicycle theft50.78-16.67%
Shoplifting40.49-55.56%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6521.370.00%
Other theft406.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.900.00%
Theft from the person133.420.00%
Burglary111.270.00%
Drugs91.070.00%
Public order90.880.00%
Shoplifting90.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.880.00%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Bicycle theft60.590.00%
Robbery60.590.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
April 202418
January 202422
December 202330
November 202336
October 202340

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
April 202422
January 202415
December 202316
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 44.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202441
April 202453
January 202446
December 202345
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 60.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202476
April 202463
January 202446
December 202350
November 202350
October 202365

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
April 202411
January 202416
December 202341
November 202333
October 20239

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
April 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 121 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202413
January 202419
December 202321
November 202330
October 202313

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202424
January 202412
December 202311
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 8. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brixton Hill
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 21. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1