SW8 1XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 1XY

SW8 1XY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population. This SW8 1XY 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 1XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 1XY, encompassing approximately 13575 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)

SW8 1XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 69
  • Trenchold Street with total crimes: 16
  • Walton Close with total crimes: 12

SW8 1XY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4914.51250.00%
Anti-social behaviour333.61-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences302.4315.38%
Theft from the person142.2127.27%
Burglary141.0375.00%
Other theft111.03175.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.81233.33%
Robbery80.74100.00%
Public order80.5933.33%
Vehicle crime70.590.00%
Drugs60.52-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.44400.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4810.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences263.540.00%
Shoplifting141.920.00%
Theft from the person111.030.00%
Burglary80.810.00%
Vehicle crime70.590.00%
Drugs70.520.00%
Public order60.52500.00%
Robbery40.440.00%
Other theft40.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.290.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.14%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5914.8890.32%
Shoplifting434.35115.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.176.06%
Vehicle crime162.58166.67%
Burglary111.18175.00%
Theft from the person90.8150.00%
Other theft80.66-27.27%
Robbery80.59700.00%
Public order60.59100.00%
Drugs40.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.0913.79%
Anti-social behaviour312.4334.78%
Shoplifting202.28-13.04%
Other theft111.47-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.81-9.09%
Bicycle theft60.74-14.29%
Theft from the person60.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.440.00%
Burglary40.44-50.00%
Drugs40.29300.00%
Public order30.29-40.00%
Robbery10.22-87.50%
Other crime10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.75-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour232.14-43.90%
Shoplifting231.69-34.29%
Other theft151.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.1083.33%
Theft from the person90.81-25.00%
Burglary80.66100.00%
Robbery80.59-27.27%
Bicycle theft70.5975.00%
Vehicle crime60.52-14.29%
Public order50.44-37.50%
Possession of weapons10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.07-87.50%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4113.635.13%
Violence and sexual offences353.02-2.78%
Shoplifting352.58191.67%
Theft from the person122.58100.00%
Robbery110.8822.22%
Other theft100.81-41.18%
Drugs80.7460.00%
Public order80.59-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.44100.00%
Burglary40.29-63.64%
Bicycle theft40.29100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3912.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences362.870.00%
Other theft172.650.00%
Shoplifting121.250.00%
Burglary110.880.00%
Vehicle crime90.810.00%
Robbery90.660.00%
Public order90.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.660.00%
Theft from the person60.520.00%
Drugs50.440.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 202317

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
May 20241
April 202435
January 202433
December 202329
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202448
April 202459
January 202431
December 202323
November 202341
October 202339

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 20248
January 20241
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202411
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 196 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202414
April 202443
January 202420
December 202323
November 202335
October 202312

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 202416
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total69
    Shoplifting49
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Walton Close
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Miles Street
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    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. Luscombe Way
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pascal Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 9. Ebbisham Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wilcox Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walberswick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Bolney Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wheatsheaf Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Heyford Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Old South Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ashmole Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trigon Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Dorset Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 19. Cobbett Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lawn Lane
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Thorne Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 22. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Pickworth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Mawbey Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Kenchester Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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