SW8 1PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1PU

SW8 1PU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.56 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1PU 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 1PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1PU, encompassing approximately 10427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (62.07% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-27.66% decrease)

SW8 1PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22
  • Vauxhall with total crimes: 19
  • Parry Street with total crimes: 17

SW8 1PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.5662.07%
Theft from the person454.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour344.32-27.66%
Other theft173.2670.00%
Robbery111.63-31.25%
Burglary101.05100.00%
Public order80.96-46.67%
Shoplifting80.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.77250.00%
Bicycle theft60.67200.00%
Drugs50.580.00%
Other crime40.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.690.00%
Theft from the person304.51900.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.88866.67%
Robbery162.781500.00%
Public order151.53650.00%
Other theft101.44900.00%
Vehicle crime60.960.00%
Drugs50.58400.00%
Shoplifting50.48400.00%
Burglary50.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person31.25-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.29-50.00%
Public order20.29-60.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Other theft10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.40-70.59%
Violence and sexual offences60.96-86.67%
Public order50.58-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%
Other theft10.10-94.44%
Robbery10.10-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.931400.00%
Anti-social behaviour434.320.00%
Theft from the person344.12385.71%
Other theft183.26260.00%
Vehicle crime111.730.00%
Robbery91.05200.00%
Public order90.86200.00%
Bicycle theft60.86500.00%
Burglary40.580.00%
Drugs30.38-72.73%
Other crime20.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs113.74120.00%
Theft from the person71.05-80.00%
Other theft50.67-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-62.50%
Public order30.29-72.73%
Robbery30.29-76.92%
Violence and sexual offences30.29-93.75%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4820.04-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour414.6032.26%
Theft from the person353.9334.62%
Other theft303.363.45%
Robbery132.88-31.58%
Public order111.2510.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.05-11.11%
Burglary70.77-30.00%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Bicycle theft40.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.3833.33%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5319.6632.50%
Anti-social behaviour315.08-31.11%
Other theft292.97-25.64%
Theft from the person262.78-7.14%
Robbery192.4935.71%
Public order101.82-33.33%
Burglary100.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.9650.00%
Bicycle theft80.8660.00%
Drugs40.770.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-25.00%
Shoplifting20.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.24-4.26%
Violence and sexual offences404.32-25.93%
Other theft393.8462.50%
Theft from the person283.74-3.45%
Public order152.6915.38%
Robbery141.447.69%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-50.00%
Burglary50.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.4825.00%
Shoplifting40.4833.33%
Drugs40.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.38-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5421.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour475.180.00%
Theft from the person294.510.00%
Other theft242.780.00%
Robbery132.300.00%
Public order131.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.250.00%
Burglary101.150.00%
Drugs60.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.580.00%
Bicycle theft40.480.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202447
April 202443
January 202441
December 202331
November 202345
October 202347

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20245
January 202430
December 202329
November 202339
October 202324

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 20242
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
January 202411
December 202310
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 247 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202430
July 20243
May 202410
April 202434
March 20247
January 202435
December 202326
November 202328
October 202329

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202429
July 20243
May 20246
April 202445
March 20243
January 202448
December 202353
November 202340
October 202354

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
January 202413
December 202319
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20243
March 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total22
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Other crime2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Vauxhall
    Total19
    Theft from the person9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parry Street
    Total17
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Vauxhall Bus Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Trenchold Street
    Total16
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Theft from the person7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glyn Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ebbisham Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Langley Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 14. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ashmole Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Trigon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Vauxhall Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. South Lambeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Richborne Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1