ALBERT SQUARE, SW8 1BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1BS

ALBERT SQUARE, SW8 1BS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW8 postcode area, which has experienced 503 crimes and a crime rate of 12.63 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW8 1BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1BS, encompassing approximately 9900 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1BS area, explore the SW8 1BS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 1BS area, visit the SW8 1BS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (213.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

SW8 1BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Hampson Way with total crimes: 7

ALBERT SQUARE, SW8 1BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4715.66213.33%
Violence and sexual offences294.7545.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.93-17.65%
Burglary122.8371.43%
Vehicle crime71.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.7150.00%
Public order60.61100.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.51300.00%
Drugs40.40-42.86%
Other theft30.40-40.00%
Theft from the person30.30-57.14%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3411.62-8.11%
Violence and sexual offences203.43-20.00%
Shoplifting152.02-66.67%
Burglary71.520.00%
Drugs70.710.00%
Theft from the person70.71250.00%
Robbery50.71-44.44%
Other theft50.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson40.400.00%
Public order30.400.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4515.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour374.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.740.00%
Vehicle crime112.530.00%
Other theft101.110.00%
Robbery91.010.00%
Burglary70.910.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.10-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.0314.81%
Anti-social behaviour223.13-12.00%
Shoplifting222.22-15.38%
Other theft162.2223.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.6266.67%
Robbery61.01100.00%
Drugs50.61150.00%
Theft from the person40.51-33.33%
Burglary30.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-25.00%
Public order30.30-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.30-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.930.00%
Shoplifting262.73-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour252.63-13.79%
Other theft132.5344.44%
Theft from the person61.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft60.61100.00%
Public order50.610.00%
Vehicle crime40.51-42.86%
Robbery30.40-62.50%
Burglary30.300.00%
Drugs20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3714.55236.36%
Anti-social behaviour293.7420.83%
Violence and sexual offences272.93-6.90%
Other theft92.730.00%
Robbery80.9114.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.8133.33%
Vehicle crime70.8140.00%
Public order50.71-37.50%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Bicycle theft30.30-40.00%
Burglary30.30-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Theft from the person20.20-60.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour242.930.00%
Burglary112.420.00%
Shoplifting111.110.00%
Other theft91.110.00%
Public order80.910.00%
Robbery70.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Bicycle theft50.610.00%
Vehicle crime50.510.00%
Theft from the person50.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202434
April 202437
January 202422
December 202325
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 202410
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202445
January 202422
December 202326
November 202337
October 202311

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
April 202425
January 202431
December 202327
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total60
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. South Island Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trigon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Palfrey Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Southey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Wilkinson Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Carroun Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1