SW2 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2BF

SW2 2BF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2BF, encompassing approximately 4288 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 2BF area, explore the SW2 2BF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 2BF area, visit the SW2 2BF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockwell Park Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Sentamu Close with total crimes: 5
  • High Trees with total crimes: 5

SW2 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3645.45%
Anti-social behaviour93.73-30.77%
Other theft72.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6350.00%
Burglary51.4066.67%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.0918.18%
Violence and sexual offences113.03-8.33%
Public order72.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Burglary30.93-62.50%
Other crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.8010.00%
Burglary82.57166.67%
Public order41.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour104.200.00%
Other theft52.3366.67%
Vehicle crime41.17-50.00%
Burglary30.93-50.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.69425.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.90-28.57%
Vehicle crime82.33100.00%
Burglary61.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40200.00%
Drugs51.400.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour147.4640.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Public order30.93200.00%
Other theft30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.73-9.09%
Vehicle crime72.3316.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.63-28.57%
Other theft41.17-33.33%
Robbery30.93-50.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.570.00%
Robbery61.630.00%
Vehicle crime61.400.00%
Other theft61.400.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
April 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202412
January 202418
December 202321
November 20234
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20235
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 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 2BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brockwell Park Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sentamu Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. High Trees
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Peabody Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bello Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ethelworth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hardel Rise
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jemma Knowles Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Norwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Skiffington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Ewen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Trinity Rise
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Deerbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neil Wates Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. St Faith'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1