SW2 9JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW2 9JW

SW2 9JW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This SW2 9JW 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 9JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW2 9JW, encompassing approximately 11038 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW2 9JW area, explore the SW2 9JW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (82.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW2 9JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kett Gardens with total crimes: 21
  • Dumbarton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brixton Hill with total crimes: 9

SW2 9JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5112.0582.14%
Violence and sexual offences194.62-34.48%
Drugs121.720.00%
Burglary101.09400.00%
Vehicle crime70.9116.67%
Other theft70.63-12.50%
Robbery60.630.00%
Theft from the person50.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-37.50%
Other crime40.450.00%
Shoplifting30.360.00%
Public order30.27-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences298.24-23.68%
Anti-social behaviour282.6333.33%
Other theft82.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.720.00%
Vehicle crime60.72-57.14%
Public order50.5425.00%
Theft from the person30.45-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Burglary20.18-66.67%

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 offences389.4231.03%
Anti-social behaviour213.4423.53%
Vehicle crime141.9027.27%
Burglary61.270.00%
Shoplifting50.54150.00%
Other theft40.450.00%
Public order40.36-33.33%
Theft from the person40.36100.00%
Bicycle theft20.36100.00%
Drugs20.18100.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Robbery20.18100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.79-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour172.63-22.73%
Vehicle crime111.5437.50%
Burglary61.00500.00%
Public order60.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Other theft40.45-75.00%
Shoplifting20.36100.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Drugs10.18-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.09-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4010.3353.85%
Anti-social behaviour223.6215.79%
Other theft161.99300.00%
Vehicle crime81.45100.00%
Public order60.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.5425.00%
Robbery50.45150.00%
Drugs50.45400.00%
Other crime30.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.09-75.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.5223.81%
Anti-social behaviour192.3618.75%
Other crime91.72-10.00%
Public order50.8266.67%
Burglary40.45100.00%
Other theft40.36-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.36100.00%
Bicycle theft30.3650.00%
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 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour161.900.00%
Other crime101.450.00%
Other theft70.910.00%
Vehicle crime60.630.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Burglary20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 24.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202428
April 202421
January 202417
December 202322
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.60 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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
April 202438
January 202429
December 202340
November 202326
October 202321

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 20244
January 20244
December 202316
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.83 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 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 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 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 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 9JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kett Gardens
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dumbarton Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brixton Hill
    Total9
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jebb Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Prague Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterworks Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lambert Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beechdale Road
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Josephine Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Trent Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Endymion Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 15. St Saviour'S Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arodene Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Calidore Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Fairmount Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Helix Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weld Works Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. John Ashby Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lyham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ramilles Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dray Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Felsberg Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Somers Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Helix Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Halliwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Glanville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1