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

Overview of Crime in SW8 1JH

PORTLAND GROVE, SW8 1JH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 170 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.25 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1JH 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 1JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1JH, encompassing approximately 8395 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 1JH area, explore the SW8 1JH 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)

SW8 1JH 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 1JH 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 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4720.25213.33%
Anti-social behaviour365.60-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences274.29-3.57%
Vehicle crime103.22150.00%
Theft from the person101.19-23.08%
Robbery91.1950.00%
Burglary81.0714.29%
Public order60.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-28.57%
Other theft40.60-33.33%
Drugs40.48-20.00%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.24100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3916.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.650.00%
Shoplifting153.340.00%
Theft from the person131.790.00%
Burglary71.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.830.00%
Robbery60.830.00%
Other theft60.710.00%
Drugs50.710.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
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 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4521.56136.84%
Violence and sexual offences305.3615.38%
Anti-social behaviour283.5716.67%
Theft from the person223.3422.22%
Other theft212.62-16.00%
Robbery122.5020.00%
Vehicle crime111.43266.67%
Burglary71.31133.33%
Drugs30.83-57.14%
Public order20.36-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.11-10.34%
Other theft253.10-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour242.98-22.58%
Shoplifting192.86-26.92%
Theft from the person182.26-48.57%
Robbery102.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.1980.00%
Drugs71.07250.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.36-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3522.3912.90%
Other theft314.173.33%
Anti-social behaviour313.69-3.12%
Violence and sexual offences293.69-17.14%
Shoplifting263.45-25.71%
Vehicle crime83.1014.29%
Robbery60.95-60.00%
Bicycle theft60.71200.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-44.44%
Burglary30.60-57.14%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.370.00%
Shoplifting354.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour324.170.00%
Theft from the person313.810.00%
Other theft303.690.00%
Robbery153.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.790.00%
Burglary71.070.00%
Vehicle crime70.830.00%
Public order50.830.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
April 202428
January 202424
December 202331
November 202332

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20239

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 202421
January 202425
December 202331
November 202330

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202412
January 202410
December 20236
November 202315

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.17 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 202335

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
April 202422
January 202418
December 202335
November 202331

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202428
April 202430
January 202426
December 202329
November 202335

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1JH 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. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Johnston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Somerville Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Larkhall Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Brough Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Stephen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1