SW2 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5AX

SW2 5AX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5AX, encompassing approximately 11209 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 5AX area, explore the SW2 5AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

SW2 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour279.1928.57%
Violence and sexual offences182.41-37.93%
Drugs111.610.00%
Burglary90.98350.00%
Vehicle crime70.8075.00%
Other theft70.620.00%
Robbery50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-37.50%
Other crime40.450.00%
Theft from the person40.3633.33%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Public order20.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.23-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour212.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.870.00%
Other theft70.71133.33%
Public order50.6266.67%
Vehicle crime40.45-73.33%
Theft from the person30.36-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.1035.71%
Anti-social behaviour213.3940.00%
Vehicle crime151.87150.00%
Burglary71.3440.00%
Shoplifting40.62300.00%
Theft from the person40.36300.00%
Other theft30.36-25.00%
Public order30.27-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences286.60-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour152.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.340.00%
Burglary50.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.450.00%
Other theft40.45-71.43%
Public order40.36-20.00%
Drugs20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.2860.87%
Anti-social behaviour203.305.26%
Other theft141.78366.67%
Vehicle crime61.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Public order50.4525.00%
Robbery50.45150.00%
Drugs40.45300.00%
Other crime30.36-66.67%
Burglary20.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.0527.78%
Anti-social behaviour192.0546.15%
Other crime91.69-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.8066.67%
Burglary40.45-20.00%
Public order40.36100.00%
Vehicle crime40.3633.33%
Other theft30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.2750.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.61-62.86%
Other crime101.16233.33%
Other theft80.8933.33%
Burglary50.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-40.00%
Theft from the person20.270.00%
Public order20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour353.210.00%
Drugs63.120.00%
Burglary60.540.00%
Other theft60.540.00%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Robbery40.360.00%
Other crime30.360.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
April 202421
January 202415
December 202320
November 202319
October 202313
September 202335

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
September 20234

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202415
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
April 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202429
April 202438
January 202428
December 202337
November 202323
October 202318
September 202336

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20243
January 20244
December 202314
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

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 5AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 6. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 17. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Branksome Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Bonham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1