LAMBERT ROAD, SW2 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5BQ

LAMBERT ROAD, SW2 5BQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.89 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5BQ, encompassing approximately 10941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (42.42% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)

SW2 5BQ 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
  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 9

LAMBERT ROAD, SW2 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4713.8942.42%
Violence and sexual offences304.30-14.29%
Drugs142.74600.00%
Robbery101.28900.00%
Theft from the person80.91300.00%
Burglary80.73166.67%
Other theft70.730.00%
Vehicle crime70.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.640.00%
Public order60.64-25.00%
Shoplifting40.55300.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.42-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour333.2026.92%
Vehicle crime113.02-26.67%
Public order81.0114.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.730.00%
Other theft70.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.64100.00%
Burglary30.37-40.00%
Theft from the person20.27-50.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%
Robbery10.18-75.00%
Shoplifting10.09-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4111.4232.26%
Anti-social behaviour263.754.00%
Vehicle crime152.387.14%
Shoplifting91.3750.00%
Other theft70.820.00%
Public order70.64-22.22%
Burglary50.64-37.50%
Theft from the person40.46-20.00%
Robbery40.3733.33%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.60-16.22%
Anti-social behaviour252.834.17%
Vehicle crime142.2827.27%
Public order91.2812.50%
Burglary80.820.00%
Other theft70.73-63.16%
Shoplifting60.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.55-16.67%
Theft from the person50.46150.00%
Robbery30.46-25.00%
Drugs10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.0668.18%
Anti-social behaviour243.38-7.69%
Other theft192.19171.43%
Vehicle crime111.7483.33%
Public order81.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.73-14.29%
Drugs50.55400.00%
Robbery40.4633.33%
Shoplifting30.37200.00%
Other crime20.27-75.00%
Theft from the person20.18-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour269.2318.18%
Violence and sexual offences222.38-12.00%
Public order82.010.00%
Other crime80.73-11.11%
Other theft70.73-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.64250.00%
Burglary70.640.00%
Vehicle crime60.6450.00%
Robbery30.5550.00%
Theft from the person30.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour222.28-48.84%
Other theft112.0122.22%
Other crime91.01200.00%
Public order80.82166.67%
Burglary70.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.640.00%
Drugs30.37-50.00%
Theft from the person20.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-75.00%
Shoplifting20.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Robbery20.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4312.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.930.00%
Other theft93.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.820.00%
Burglary70.730.00%
Drugs60.640.00%
Shoplifting60.550.00%
Robbery60.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Public order30.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20247
January 20247
December 202319
November 20237
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 202415
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202433
April 202426
January 202425
December 202324
November 202326
October 202322
September 202343

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202435
April 202441
January 202431
December 202337
November 202322
October 202325
September 202335

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20245
January 20248
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 5BQ 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. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Crownstone Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brixton Water Lane
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Arungford Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Dewey Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Effra Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1