SW2 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2SL

SW2 2SL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.04 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2SL, encompassing approximately 11858 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)

SW2 2SL 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 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3710.0432.14%
Violence and sexual offences323.1288.24%
Drugs162.701500.00%
Vehicle crime51.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.42-16.67%
Other theft40.420.00%
Robbery40.3433.33%
Other crime40.340.00%
Burglary40.3433.33%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Theft from the person30.25200.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour285.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.36-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Other theft40.51-20.00%
Burglary30.34-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.25-80.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%
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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour287.5121.74%
Violence and sexual offences202.36-39.39%
Vehicle crime151.69114.29%
Other theft51.2666.67%
Burglary50.4266.67%
Public order40.42-42.86%
Drugs30.34-40.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.42-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour232.7853.33%
Vehicle crime71.94-12.50%
Public order70.5940.00%
Drugs50.5966.67%
Shoplifting30.420.00%
Burglary30.25200.00%
Other theft30.25-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.67150.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.95-34.78%
Other theft111.261000.00%
Vehicle crime80.93300.00%
Public order50.67-54.55%
Theft from the person30.420.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Drugs30.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-81.82%
Robbery20.17-33.33%
Other crime20.17-75.00%
Burglary10.17-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour236.75-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences141.94-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.1883.33%
Public order110.93175.00%
Other crime80.930.00%
Burglary50.67-16.67%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-80.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Other theft10.17-87.50%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour278.60-38.64%
Violence and sexual offences252.28-21.88%
Vehicle crime102.11150.00%
Other theft80.8433.33%
Other crime80.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.67100.00%
Burglary60.51200.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Drugs20.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour449.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.710.00%
Other theft62.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.510.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Public order40.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202417
April 202420
January 202433
December 202335
November 202314
October 202325
September 202332

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202415
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
April 202428
January 202423
December 202315
November 202323
October 202327
September 202344

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 2SL 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. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Streatham Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    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. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1