SW2 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2DD

SW2 2DD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2DD, encompassing approximately 7944 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

SW2 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Craignair Road with total crimes: 8
  • Medora Road with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 6

SW2 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour189.0663.64%
Violence and sexual offences142.2716.67%
Other theft71.76250.00%
Drugs70.880.00%
Vehicle crime60.8820.00%
Burglary50.76400.00%
Robbery40.63300.00%
Theft from the person40.50300.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Public order20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In August 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 offences124.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.51-8.33%
Vehicle crime51.38-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order20.25100.00%
Other theft20.25-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.020.00%
Vehicle crime111.5157.14%
Other theft51.380.00%
Burglary40.6333.33%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Shoplifting10.13-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences121.51-29.41%
Vehicle crime71.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-16.67%
Other theft50.63-16.67%
Public order40.63100.00%
Drugs40.50300.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.3070.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.14-9.09%
Vehicle crime71.26600.00%
Other theft60.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76200.00%
Bicycle theft30.760.00%
Burglary30.38-57.14%
Public order20.38100.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour114.78-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences101.38-61.54%
Burglary71.2640.00%
Other theft40.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Robbery20.25-33.33%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.270.00%
Vehicle crime61.640.00%
Burglary50.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Public order40.500.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202412
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202424
January 202412
December 202317
November 202310
October 202326

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20233

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 2. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bristowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1