SW2 2ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2ES

SW2 2ES, Lambeth has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.12 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2ES 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 2ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2ES, encompassing approximately 9653 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 2ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brockham Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Craignair Road with total crimes: 8
  • Tudor Close with total crimes: 7

SW2 2ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.1236.84%
Violence and sexual offences242.69100.00%
Drugs122.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Other theft60.62100.00%
Burglary40.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Other crime20.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour194.8711.76%
Violence and sexual offences121.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Other theft30.31-25.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Burglary20.21-60.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.8414.29%
Anti-social behaviour172.490.00%
Vehicle crime131.7644.44%
Burglary51.35150.00%
Other theft40.5233.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.15-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.1813.33%
Vehicle crime91.7612.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-16.67%
Drugs50.52150.00%
Public order50.52400.00%
Other theft30.52-40.00%
Burglary20.31-33.33%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.4692.31%
Anti-social behaviour152.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime81.55166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.8320.00%
Other theft50.62400.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Burglary30.31-57.14%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Theft from the person20.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour205.39-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.07-48.00%
Burglary71.3540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.52-50.00%
Public order20.310.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.590.00%
Vehicle crime62.490.00%
Burglary50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Other theft20.210.00%
Public order20.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
April 202417
January 202417
December 202315
November 202320
October 202324

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 20244
August 20242
April 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202412
April 202424
January 202421
December 202325
November 202313
October 202325

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 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 7 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 2ES postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brockham Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Craignair Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour8
  • 3. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 4. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 18. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bristowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Ostade Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1