BRIXTON HILL, SW2 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5LP

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 5LP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5LP, encompassing approximately 11780 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Drugs: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 5LP 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

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 5LP 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 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.517.41%
Anti-social behaviour272.4642.11%
Drugs152.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2714.29%
Vehicle crime50.6866.67%
Other theft50.4225.00%
Robbery50.42150.00%
Burglary50.42150.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.08-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour192.29-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Public order50.5925.00%
Other theft40.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.34-83.33%
Theft from the person30.250.00%
Burglary20.25-66.67%
Robbery20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour268.4044.44%
Violence and sexual offences242.21-27.27%
Vehicle crime182.04260.00%
Burglary61.53-14.29%
Other theft60.5150.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Public order40.42-33.33%
Shoplifting30.34-50.00%
Theft from the person30.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.55-23.26%
Anti-social behaviour182.8012.50%
Burglary71.53250.00%
Public order60.5950.00%
Shoplifting60.51200.00%
Vehicle crime50.51-37.50%
Drugs50.420.00%
Other theft40.42-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences438.74207.14%
Anti-social behaviour163.65-38.46%
Other theft91.3680.00%
Vehicle crime80.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-37.50%
Drugs50.42400.00%
Public order40.42-60.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Other crime30.25-66.67%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Burglary20.17-33.33%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour267.1313.04%
Violence and sexual offences142.21-50.00%
Public order101.19100.00%
Other crime90.8512.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.7614.29%
Other theft50.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.42-50.00%
Robbery30.34200.00%
Burglary30.25-57.14%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.49-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour232.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime81.9560.00%
Other crime80.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6840.00%
Burglary70.59133.33%
Other theft60.59-33.33%
Public order50.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.08-75.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4611.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.900.00%
Other theft93.480.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.420.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202418
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
April 202426
January 202418
December 202316
November 202326
October 202323
September 202346

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
April 202424
January 202433
December 202343
November 202314
October 202328
September 202341

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 5LP 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. Morrish Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 6. Medora Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deepdene Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Saxby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Craster Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Elm Park
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brixton Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Brixton Hill Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Rodmill Lane
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Forster Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Maplestead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sulina Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1