SW2 2EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2EG

SW2 2EG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2EG 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 2EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2EG, encompassing approximately 12057 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2EG 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 2EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour349.7936.00%
Violence and sexual offences322.8277.78%
Drugs132.650.00%
Other theft71.08133.33%
Vehicle crime60.5850.00%
Theft from the person50.50400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.41-16.67%
Robbery40.41100.00%
Other crime40.330.00%
Burglary40.3333.33%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour255.39-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences182.07-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-73.33%
Burglary30.33-40.00%
Other theft30.25-40.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Public order20.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour287.4633.33%
Violence and sexual offences232.32-30.30%
Vehicle crime151.91150.00%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Other theft50.410.00%
Drugs30.41-50.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Public order20.25-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.08-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.30-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour212.7461.54%
Public order71.7475.00%
Drugs60.5850.00%
Vehicle crime60.50-40.00%
Other theft50.50-54.55%
Shoplifting30.4150.00%
Burglary30.25200.00%
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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.80112.50%
Anti-social behaviour132.82-43.48%
Other theft111.081000.00%
Vehicle crime100.91233.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-37.50%
Drugs40.41100.00%
Public order40.33-60.00%
Other crime30.33-62.50%
Theft from the person30.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Robbery20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Burglary10.17-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour236.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences161.91-46.67%
Public order101.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.8314.29%
Other crime80.660.00%
Burglary70.66250.00%
Vehicle crime30.58-62.50%
Robbery30.25200.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Other theft10.17-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.490.00%
Vehicle crime81.910.00%
Other crime80.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Other theft60.580.00%
Public order50.500.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 202311
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202418
April 202423
January 202433
December 202334
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 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
April 202428
January 202421
December 202313
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
April 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20235

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 2EG 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Roupell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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