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

Overview of Crime in SW2 5LW

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 5LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW2 postcode area, which has experienced 401 crimes and a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW2 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5LW, encompassing approximately 11845 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 5LW area, explore the SW2 5LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW2 5LW area, visit the SW2 5LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jebb Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Rodmill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Forster Road with total crimes: 5

BRIXTON HILL, SW2 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour222.28-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.860.00%
Public order50.5925.00%
Other theft40.42-33.33%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Burglary20.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.17-88.24%
Robbery20.170.00%
Drugs10.17-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour288.4440.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.36-29.41%
Vehicle crime172.03240.00%
Burglary61.44-14.29%
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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.77-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour202.8717.65%
Burglary71.69600.00%
Public order60.5920.00%
Shoplifting60.51100.00%
Vehicle crime50.51-37.50%
Drugs50.420.00%
Other theft40.42-63.64%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences449.37214.29%
Anti-social behaviour173.71-37.04%
Other theft111.44120.00%
Vehicle crime80.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.68-25.00%
Public order50.51-54.55%
Drugs50.42400.00%
Robbery40.4233.33%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Shoplifting30.250.00%
Other crime30.25-66.67%
Burglary10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour277.2617.39%
Violence and sexual offences142.28-50.00%
Public order111.18120.00%
Other crime90.9312.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.7633.33%
Other theft50.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.42-60.00%
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 offences288.61-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour232.36-52.08%
Vehicle crime101.94100.00%
Other crime80.84100.00%
Other theft70.68-30.00%
Burglary70.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.5920.00%
Public order50.51-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.17100.00%
Robbery10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.08-75.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4811.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.050.00%
Other theft103.460.00%
Public order60.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.420.00%
Drugs40.420.00%
Other crime40.340.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Robbery30.250.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
April 202428
January 202420
December 202317
November 202327
October 202323
September 202348

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 202417
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 30.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202424
January 202434
December 202344
November 202314
October 202328
September 202341

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW2 5LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jebb Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Rodmill Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forster Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dumbarton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tudor Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Brockham Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Brixton Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Morrish Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Maplestead Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Upper Tulse Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Streatham Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sulina Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wallis'S Cottages
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Saxby Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Archbishop'S Place
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Halliwell Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blenheim Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Holmewood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Redlands Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Holmewood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. New Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Bowater Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Mullins Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Somers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Deepdene Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1