DEWEY LANE, SW2 2TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2TS

DEWEY LANE, SW2 2TS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2TS 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 2TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2TS, encompassing approximately 9663 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Robbery: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

SW2 2TS 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

DEWEY LANE, SW2 2TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3613.0463.64%
Violence and sexual offences263.73-7.14%
Robbery122.6950.00%
Vehicle crime101.24-9.09%
Drugs91.03350.00%
Burglary70.9340.00%
Other theft60.72100.00%
Theft from the person50.62400.00%
Public order50.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.52-20.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.52-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour222.9029.41%
Vehicle crime112.28-8.33%
Robbery81.14166.67%
Burglary50.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.520.00%
Public order40.5233.33%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Other theft30.31-50.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.9313.33%
Vehicle crime121.7650.00%
Other theft61.24-25.00%
Shoplifting40.620.00%
Burglary30.41-25.00%
Robbery30.310.00%
Public order30.31-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.31100.00%
Theft from the person10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.10-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.49-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour151.97-28.57%
Other theft81.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime80.83-20.00%
Public order70.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.720.00%
Theft from the person40.62300.00%
Burglary40.410.00%
Shoplifting40.41300.00%
Robbery30.410.00%
Drugs20.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.739.09%
Anti-social behaviour212.4831.25%
Other theft142.17133.33%
Vehicle crime101.45-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson61.0320.00%
Public order60.6250.00%
Burglary40.62-50.00%
Drugs30.410.00%
Robbery30.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.2829.41%
Anti-social behaviour162.2814.29%
Vehicle crime111.6622.22%
Burglary81.14-11.11%
Other theft60.83-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson50.62-28.57%
Robbery40.5233.33%
Public order40.41-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.41200.00%
Theft from the person10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.31-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour141.76-39.13%
Other theft111.4522.22%
Vehicle crime91.1480.00%
Burglary90.9380.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.93133.33%
Public order70.7275.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Theft from the person40.41100.00%
Robbery30.41-40.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.380.00%
Other theft92.380.00%
Vehicle crime50.930.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Robbery50.520.00%
Shoplifting50.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Drugs40.410.00%
Public order40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Theft from the person20.310.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
April 202412
January 20248
December 202310
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
April 202438
January 202419
December 202324
November 202322
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
April 202417
January 202415
December 202321
November 202316
October 202314
September 202323

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20236
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
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 2TS 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. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Spenser Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Road
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. A204
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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