SW2 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2BB

SW2 2BB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 121 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.98 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2BB, encompassing approximately 12125 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 2BB area, explore the SW2 2BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8

SW2 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour359.9859.09%
Violence and sexual offences302.8966.67%
Drugs172.470.00%
Other theft61.40100.00%
Theft from the person60.49500.00%
Vehicle crime60.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-16.67%
Other crime40.410.00%
Burglary40.3333.33%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Robbery30.2550.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour225.11-18.52%
Violence and sexual offences181.81-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson61.480.00%
Vehicle crime40.49-73.33%
Burglary30.33-25.00%
Other theft30.25-40.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Public order20.160.00%
Theft from the person10.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.23-37.14%
Vehicle crime151.81150.00%
Other theft51.240.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Drugs30.33-50.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Public order20.25-71.43%
Shoplifting20.16-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Theft from the person20.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.26-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour182.8912.50%
Public order71.4875.00%
Drugs60.58100.00%
Vehicle crime60.49-40.00%
Other theft50.49-54.55%
Burglary40.41300.00%
Shoplifting30.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.25-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences398.33143.75%
Anti-social behaviour163.22-38.46%
Other theft111.321000.00%
Vehicle crime100.91233.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-28.57%
Public order40.41-60.00%
Other crime30.33-62.50%
Theft from the person30.250.00%
Drugs30.2550.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Robbery20.16-33.33%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Burglary10.16-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour266.9318.18%
Violence and sexual offences162.14-46.67%
Public order101.3266.67%
Burglary80.82166.67%
Other crime80.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-62.50%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other theft10.16-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.470.00%
Vehicle crime81.810.00%
Other crime80.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Other theft50.490.00%
Burglary30.410.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Shoplifting20.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202418
April 202422
January 202435
December 202339
November 202316
October 202330

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202415
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
April 202427
January 202418
December 202316
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 2BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 5. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Roupell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1