JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2JG

JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2JG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2JG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2JG, encompassing approximately 11589 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SW2 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Lambert Road with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 8

JOSEPHINE AVENUE, SW2 2JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.49-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour293.0220.83%
Vehicle crime122.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.040.00%
Other theft80.6914.29%
Public order60.6950.00%
Bicycle theft40.52100.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Burglary20.17-33.33%
Theft from the person20.17-50.00%
Drugs20.17-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.7527.27%
Anti-social behaviour243.629.09%
Vehicle crime152.0725.00%
Other theft71.2940.00%
Shoplifting50.6066.67%
Public order40.43-50.00%
Theft from the person40.350.00%
Burglary30.35-57.14%
Drugs30.2650.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery20.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.32-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour222.85-8.33%
Vehicle crime121.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.0460.00%
Public order80.690.00%
Burglary70.69250.00%
Other theft50.60-72.22%
Theft from the person40.43100.00%
Shoplifting30.3550.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Drugs20.17-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.3565.22%
Anti-social behaviour243.2814.29%
Other theft182.07200.00%
Vehicle crime91.5580.00%
Public order80.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.690.00%
Drugs50.430.00%
Robbery30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%
Burglary20.17-66.67%
Other crime20.17-75.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Theft from the person20.17100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.33-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.9810.53%
Other crime81.810.00%
Other theft60.69-33.33%
Burglary60.52-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.520.00%
Vehicle crime50.43-44.44%
Public order50.43-28.57%
Robbery30.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.17-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.72-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour192.16-40.62%
Other theft91.6412.50%
Vehicle crime90.7880.00%
Other crime80.78166.67%
Burglary70.690.00%
Public order70.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-28.57%
Drugs30.43-50.00%
Robbery30.26-25.00%
Theft from the person30.2650.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Shoplifting10.09-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.280.00%
Other theft82.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.690.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Vehicle crime50.520.00%
Shoplifting50.430.00%
Public order40.430.00%
Robbery40.350.00%
Other crime30.350.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
April 202442
January 202433
December 202338
November 202323
October 202325
September 202338

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
April 202415
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
April 202424
January 202422
December 202324
November 202321
October 202319
September 202332

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
April 20247
January 20245
December 202318
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lambert Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. Dray Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Saviour'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Winslade Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Crownstone Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kett Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 11. Dewey Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Trelawn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Arlingford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 16. Glanville Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Matthew'S Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beverstone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Archbishop'S Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Appach Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Halliwell Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Blenheim Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hayter Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Arungford Mews
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Leander Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Josephine Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Helix Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1