SW8 1QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1QY

SW8 1QY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 216 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.08 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1QY 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 1QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1QY, encompassing approximately 10757 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (51) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-31.91% decrease)

SW8 1QY 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 1QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5120.0854.55%
Violence and sexual offences494.7453.12%
Anti-social behaviour324.56-31.91%
Other theft172.97112.50%
Robbery121.58-29.41%
Shoplifting111.12120.00%
Burglary111.02120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.02350.00%
Public order80.84-27.27%
Bicycle theft60.74200.00%
Other crime40.56300.00%
Drugs40.3733.33%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.080.00%
Theft from the person334.371000.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.07966.67%
Robbery172.971600.00%
Public order111.58266.67%
Other theft81.02700.00%
Vehicle crime60.740.00%
Shoplifting50.56400.00%
Burglary50.460.00%
Drugs30.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.39-40.00%
Theft from the person30.28-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.28-57.14%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.42-74.36%
Violence and sexual offences70.93-84.09%
Public order50.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Other theft10.09-94.44%
Robbery10.09-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.311366.67%
Anti-social behaviour424.090.00%
Theft from the person393.90457.14%
Other theft183.63260.00%
Vehicle crime151.670.00%
Bicycle theft81.39700.00%
Robbery80.74166.67%
Public order80.74166.67%
Burglary50.740.00%
Drugs40.46-63.64%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%

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
Drugs113.63120.00%
Theft from the person71.02-80.56%
Other theft50.65-84.85%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-57.14%
Public order30.28-72.73%
Robbery30.28-78.57%
Violence and sexual offences30.28-93.33%
Shoplifting20.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.19-83.33%
Other crime10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.17-26.23%
Anti-social behaviour444.1818.92%
Theft from the person364.0928.57%
Other theft333.3513.79%
Robbery143.07-33.33%
Public order111.30-8.33%
Burglary81.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.74-30.00%
Bicycle theft60.65-25.00%
Drugs50.5666.67%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6121.0141.86%
Anti-social behaviour375.67-21.28%
Other theft293.44-21.62%
Theft from the person282.70-12.50%
Robbery212.6050.00%
Public order121.95-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson101.1242.86%
Burglary100.93100.00%
Bicycle theft80.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Drugs30.37-62.50%
Shoplifting30.28-25.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4720.732.17%
Violence and sexual offences434.37-18.87%
Other theft374.0042.31%
Theft from the person323.4418.52%
Public order172.9730.77%
Robbery141.587.69%
Drugs81.30-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.74-41.67%
Burglary50.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Shoplifting40.37-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.3750.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5321.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour464.930.00%
Theft from the person274.280.00%
Other theft262.510.00%
Robbery132.420.00%
Public order131.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.210.00%
Burglary101.120.00%
Drugs90.930.00%
Vehicle crime80.840.00%
Shoplifting70.740.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202447
April 202442
January 202444
December 202337
November 202347
October 202346

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
March 20245
January 202433
December 202329
November 202337
October 202326

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 266 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202433
July 20243
May 202410
April 202439
March 20247
January 202436
December 202328
November 202332
October 202327

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202432
July 20243
May 20247
April 202444
March 20243
January 202445
December 202361
November 202343
October 202353

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
January 202414
December 202321
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
April 20244
March 202411
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
April 202415
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 1QY 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. Supermarket
    Total12
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridgefoot
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Glyn Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ebbisham Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Langley Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 16. Bondway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ashmole Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Vauxhall Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wyvil Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Stanley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Rita Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1