APPACH ROAD, SW2 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2LB

APPACH ROAD, SW2 2LB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2LB, encompassing approximately 10270 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (90.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)

SW2 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Crownstone Road with total crimes: 9

APPACH ROAD, SW2 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4012.5690.48%
Violence and sexual offences243.89-20.00%
Robbery122.34140.00%
Vehicle crime101.170.00%
Drugs100.97400.00%
Burglary80.97100.00%
Other theft60.78100.00%
Public order50.5866.67%
Theft from the person40.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.39-20.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.57-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour212.925.00%
Vehicle crime102.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Robbery50.49150.00%
Burglary40.4933.33%
Bicycle theft30.3950.00%
Public order30.29-25.00%
Other theft30.29-40.00%
Theft from the person20.29100.00%
Drugs20.19100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.0677.27%
Anti-social behaviour203.805.26%
Vehicle crime121.9533.33%
Other theft51.17-28.57%
Public order40.49-50.00%
Shoplifting40.39-20.00%
Burglary30.39-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.29100.00%
Robbery20.19-33.33%
Theft from the person10.19-75.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.96-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.145.56%
Vehicle crime91.850.00%
Public order80.8833.33%
Other theft70.78-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Burglary50.5866.67%
Shoplifting50.49150.00%
Theft from the person40.49300.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Drugs20.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-50.00%
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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.4328.57%
Other theft151.75150.00%
Vehicle crime91.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.8820.00%
Public order60.5850.00%
Drugs40.580.00%
Burglary30.39-57.14%
Robbery30.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-33.33%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.9117.65%
Anti-social behaviour141.9516.67%
Vehicle crime81.360.00%
Burglary70.78-12.50%
Other theft60.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.58-37.50%
Public order40.49-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.39200.00%
Robbery30.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.37-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour121.66-50.00%
Other theft101.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.97166.67%
Vehicle crime80.78100.00%
Burglary80.7860.00%
Public order70.78133.33%
Drugs40.6833.33%
Theft from the person40.39300.00%
Robbery30.39-50.00%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.340.00%
Other theft82.340.00%
Robbery60.780.00%
Burglary50.580.00%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
April 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202430
April 202439
January 202422
December 202325
November 202320
October 202317
September 202324

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202421
April 202420
January 202419
December 202318
November 202314
October 202312
September 202324

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Arlingford Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Robbery3
    Other theft1
  • 9. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 14. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Leander Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dalberg Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. Morval Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bristowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1