ACRE LANE, SW2 5RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 5RS

ACRE LANE, SW2 5RS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 397 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.84 per 1,000 population. This SW2 5RS 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 5RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 5RS, encompassing approximately 6634 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (-3.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (11.48% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW2 5RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 32

ACRE LANE, SW2 5RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10959.84-3.54%
Violence and sexual offences6816.4311.48%
Theft from the person4010.2566.67%
Other theft326.03113.33%
Public order304.8220.00%
Drugs304.52114.29%
Shoplifting224.5257.14%
Robbery173.3221.43%
Burglary142.5616.67%
Bicycle theft132.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9611.11%
Vehicle crime71.51-65.00%
Possession of weapons41.060.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11349.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences6117.032950.00%
Public order259.191150.00%
Theft from the person243.77700.00%
Vehicle crime203.620.00%
Other theft153.01275.00%
Shoplifting142.260.00%
Drugs142.111300.00%
Robbery142.110.00%
Burglary122.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.810.00%
Possession of weapons41.36300.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.11100.00%
Theft from the person30.60-72.73%
Public order20.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person113.32-82.54%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-94.37%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.30-92.59%
Public order20.30-84.62%
Robbery10.30-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8955.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences7113.411083.33%
Theft from the person6310.70800.00%
Shoplifting319.500.00%
Other theft274.67350.00%
Vehicle crime254.070.00%
Robbery243.770.00%
Public order133.62225.00%
Drugs101.960.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Bicycle theft61.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person73.62-86.54%
Other theft61.06-87.76%
Violence and sexual offences60.90-92.31%
Public order40.90-87.88%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7856.22-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour7011.76-13.58%
Theft from the person5210.55-1.89%
Other theft497.842.08%
Public order337.39-36.54%
Shoplifting194.97-13.64%
Vehicle crime182.86-10.00%
Robbery162.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.410.00%
Drugs101.96-9.09%
Burglary91.51-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.36100.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-75.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8163.452.53%
Anti-social behaviour8112.213.85%
Theft from the person5312.21-19.70%
Public order527.9920.93%
Other theft487.84-26.15%
Shoplifting227.230.00%
Vehicle crime203.3233.33%
Robbery163.01-11.11%
Burglary152.41-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson132.26-13.33%
Drugs111.96-26.67%
Bicycle theft81.66-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7966.7711.27%
Anti-social behaviour7811.91-9.30%
Theft from the person6611.7688.57%
Other theft659.9516.07%
Public order439.80230.77%
Shoplifting226.48-18.52%
Robbery183.3250.00%
Burglary162.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson152.417.14%
Drugs152.2666.67%
Vehicle crime152.26150.00%
Bicycle theft102.2642.86%
Possession of weapons11.51-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8653.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences7112.960.00%
Other theft5610.700.00%
Theft from the person358.440.00%
Shoplifting275.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.070.00%
Public order132.110.00%
Robbery121.960.00%
Burglary121.810.00%
Drugs91.810.00%
Bicycle theft71.360.00%
Vehicle crime61.060.00%
Other crime40.900.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 304 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202415
July 20244
May 20242
April 202427
March 20246
January 202449
December 202348
November 202365
October 202356

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
January 202433
December 202352
November 202343
October 202313

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202431
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
April 202425
January 202418
December 202320
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202461
July 20242
May 20244
April 202471
March 20246
January 202478
December 202381
November 202379
October 202371

A total of 626 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024113
April 202489
January 202470
December 202381
November 202378
October 202386

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
May 20241
April 202424
January 202416
December 202316
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 354 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202463
March 20247
January 202452
December 202353
November 202366
October 202335

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brixton
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total32
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 23. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 26. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. St Matthew'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 29. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1