PORTLAND GROVE, SW8 1JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1JD

PORTLAND GROVE, SW8 1JD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.93 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1JD 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 1JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1JD, encompassing approximately 8359 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (213.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)

SW8 1JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Swan Mews with total crimes: 10

PORTLAND GROVE, SW8 1JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4720.93213.33%
Anti-social behaviour315.62-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences313.7129.17%
Burglary123.7171.43%
Theft from the person111.44-21.43%
Vehicle crime91.32125.00%
Robbery91.0850.00%
Public order71.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.84-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.60300.00%
Other theft40.48-50.00%
Drugs40.48-42.86%
Other crime10.48-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.780.00%
Shoplifting152.870.00%
Theft from the person141.790.00%
Other theft81.670.00%
Burglary70.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.840.00%
Drugs70.840.00%
Robbery60.840.00%
Vehicle crime40.720.00%
Public order40.480.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.120.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4622.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.590.00%
Theft from the person223.350.00%
Other theft212.630.00%
Robbery132.510.00%
Vehicle crime121.560.00%
Burglary81.440.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Drugs20.36100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.12-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.907.14%
Other theft253.59-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour242.99-27.27%
Shoplifting222.87-15.38%
Theft from the person192.63-47.22%
Robbery102.2742.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.2080.00%
Drugs61.08100.00%
Public order50.720.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.24-77.78%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3623.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour334.316.45%
Other theft313.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.71-26.32%
Shoplifting263.35-29.73%
Vehicle crime93.1112.50%
Robbery71.08-53.33%
Bicycle theft60.84200.00%
Public order50.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-37.50%
Burglary30.600.00%
Drugs30.3650.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3825.96-2.56%
Shoplifting374.55208.33%
Theft from the person324.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.833.33%
Other theft313.71-13.89%
Robbery153.717.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.7933.33%
Vehicle crime80.96-11.11%
Public order60.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Burglary30.36-66.67%
Drugs20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.24-60.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.880.00%
Other theft364.670.00%
Theft from the person324.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.830.00%
Robbery143.590.00%
Shoplifting121.670.00%
Burglary91.440.00%
Public order91.080.00%
Vehicle crime91.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.080.00%
Bicycle theft50.720.00%
Drugs40.600.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202412
January 20242
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
April 202430
January 202424
December 202333
November 202331
October 202330

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
April 202421
January 202425
December 202331
November 202331
October 202336

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 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 202446
January 202422
December 202326
November 202337
October 202312

A total of 166 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202422
January 202419
December 202336
November 202332
October 202332

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
April 202428
January 202430
December 202328
November 202338
October 202339

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20242
March 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1JD 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. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Swan Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. South Island Place
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Johnston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Somerville Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1