SW2 2UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 2UL

SW2 2UL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.93 per 1,000 population. This SW2 2UL 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 2UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 2UL, encompassing approximately 10467 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)

SW2 2UL 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
  • Medora Road with total crimes: 7

SW2 2UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.93123.08%
Anti-social behaviour222.7710.00%
Drugs82.10700.00%
Other theft70.76133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.67100.00%
Theft from the person30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime30.2950.00%
Robbery20.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Public order10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 behaviour205.0617.65%
Violence and sexual offences131.91-38.10%
Burglary41.24-20.00%
Robbery40.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Other theft30.29-57.14%
Public order20.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.19-85.71%
Drugs10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In April 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 offences216.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour172.0141.67%
Vehicle crime141.62100.00%
Other theft71.34133.33%
Burglary50.67400.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Drugs10.10-80.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences245.8314.29%
Anti-social behaviour122.2933.33%
Vehicle crime71.15-22.22%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Other theft30.48-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-40.00%
Public order30.29200.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.02133.33%
Vehicle crime92.0180.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.86-43.75%
Other theft80.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-54.55%
Drugs40.48300.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Public order10.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour165.35-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson111.53120.00%
Violence and sexual offences91.05-68.97%
Burglary60.86200.00%
Vehicle crime50.570.00%
Public order40.4833.33%
Other theft40.38-20.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.720.00%
Other theft50.480.00%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Public order30.480.00%
Robbery20.290.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

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 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20232

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 20.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
April 202421
January 202424
December 202321
November 20239
October 202329

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 16.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
April 202417
January 202412
December 20239
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202414
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20245
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 2UL 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. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Roupell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Ethelworth Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Christchurch Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Athlone Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garden Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Papworth Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Skiffington Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ewen Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Arborfield Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gaywood Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Challice Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Charles Haller Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bannister Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Abbots Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claremont Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hartwell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Estoria Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Huggins Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Romanfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Harriet Tubman Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Claverdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1