SW8 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1BX

SW8 1BX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.71 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1BX 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 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1BX, encompassing approximately 8414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1BX area, explore the SW8 1BX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW8 1BX area, visit the SW8 1BX 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: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

SW8 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Hampson Way with total crimes: 7
  • Portland Grove with total crimes: 6

SW8 1BX 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4717.71213.33%
Violence and sexual offences245.5920.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.85-8.00%
Burglary132.73160.00%
Other theft71.5440.00%
Vehicle crime50.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.5925.00%
Public order50.5925.00%
Robbery50.5925.00%
Drugs50.59-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.59400.00%
Theft from the person30.59-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2512.24-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences202.97-16.67%
Shoplifting152.38-66.67%
Drugs71.780.00%
Theft from the person70.83133.33%
Burglary50.830.00%
Other theft50.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.590.00%
Robbery40.48-60.00%
Public order40.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-62.50%
Other crime30.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4517.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.920.00%
Other theft102.850.00%
Robbery101.190.00%
Vehicle crime81.190.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Public order50.590.00%
Theft from the person30.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.12-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.337.14%
Shoplifting233.57-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour202.73-13.04%
Other theft152.387.14%
Criminal damage and arson101.78100.00%
Theft from the person61.190.00%
Robbery60.71100.00%
Drugs50.71150.00%
Vehicle crime50.5966.67%
Burglary30.590.00%
Public order30.36-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.36-80.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.09-3.45%
Shoplifting263.33-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour233.09-14.81%
Other theft142.7327.27%
Public order71.66-41.67%
Theft from the person60.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-28.57%
Bicycle theft50.5925.00%
Vehicle crime30.59-50.00%
Robbery30.36-62.50%
Burglary30.36-25.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3717.95208.33%
Violence and sexual offences294.40-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour273.4528.57%
Public order123.2150.00%
Other theft111.4357.14%
Robbery81.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson70.9516.67%
Vehicle crime60.83-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.71-33.33%
Burglary40.48-55.56%
Theft from the person20.48-50.00%
Drugs20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.920.00%
Shoplifting122.500.00%
Burglary91.430.00%
Public order81.070.00%
Other theft70.950.00%
Robbery70.830.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Bicycle theft60.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.710.00%
Theft from the person40.710.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 202410
January 202415
December 202314
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202445
January 202423
December 202326
November 202337
October 202312

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 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 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
April 202424
January 202430
December 202328
November 202329
October 202333

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 24.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
April 202433
January 202420
December 202323
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1BX 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. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. South Island Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trigon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mandela Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Johnston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Palfrey Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Southey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mowll Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Handforth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Pembry Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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