SW8 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1JG

SW8 1JG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1JG, encompassing approximately 10244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1JG area, explore the SW8 1JG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (213.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)

SW8 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12

SW8 1JG 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 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4715.62213.33%
Violence and sexual offences324.5945.45%
Anti-social behaviour263.12-16.13%
Burglary102.5442.86%
Vehicle crime90.98200.00%
Robbery80.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Theft from the person60.59-25.00%
Public order50.5966.67%
Drugs40.49-33.33%
Other theft30.390.00%
Other crime20.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.20100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3110.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.030.00%
Shoplifting152.150.00%
Theft from the person81.460.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.680.00%
Drugs60.590.00%
Robbery40.590.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Other theft30.290.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Other crime30.29200.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4514.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences253.120.00%
Vehicle crime122.440.00%
Other theft81.170.00%
Burglary70.780.00%
Robbery70.680.00%
Theft from the person60.680.00%
Public order30.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs10.10-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour202.93-20.00%
Shoplifting191.95-26.92%
Other theft161.850.00%
Theft from the person91.56-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.88125.00%
Drugs60.88200.00%
Public order40.59-20.00%
Robbery40.39-20.00%
Burglary30.3950.00%
Bicycle theft20.29-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2613.37-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour252.54-24.24%
Violence and sexual offences242.44-22.58%
Other theft162.3477.78%
Theft from the person151.567.14%
Vehicle crime61.460.00%
Bicycle theft60.59500.00%
Public order50.590.00%
Robbery50.49-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson40.49-50.00%
Burglary20.39-50.00%
Drugs20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3616.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.5122.22%
Violence and sexual offences313.223.33%
Theft from the person143.03-22.22%
Robbery111.3710.00%
Other theft91.07-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.88100.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Public order50.59-44.44%
Burglary40.49-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.39200.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.64-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour272.9312.50%
Theft from the person182.6420.00%
Other theft131.76116.67%
Shoplifting121.2750.00%
Burglary111.1737.50%
Robbery101.0742.86%
Public order90.98200.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.3933.33%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4312.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.200.00%
Theft from the person152.340.00%
Shoplifting81.460.00%
Burglary80.780.00%
Robbery70.780.00%
Vehicle crime70.680.00%
Other theft60.680.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.390.00%
Public order30.290.00%
Drugs30.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202431
April 202432
January 202420
December 202325
November 202333
October 202327
September 202324

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 202412
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20248
January 202416
December 202316
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202415
April 202445
January 202419
December 202326
November 202336
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 91 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20246
January 20249
December 202315
November 202314
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202422
April 202425
January 202430
December 202324
November 202331
October 202330
September 202343

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1JG 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. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hampson Way
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Portland Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Caldwell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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