SW8 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW8 2PL

SW8 2PL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 99 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population. This SW8 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW8 2PL, encompassing approximately 8710 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW8 2PL area, explore the SW8 2PL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

SW8 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11
  • Minshull Street with total crimes: 8

SW8 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3711.3727.59%
Violence and sexual offences144.25-51.72%
Theft from the person91.61-10.00%
Burglary71.03133.33%
Vehicle crime70.8075.00%
Drugs50.8066.67%
Robbery50.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.57-20.00%
Other theft40.4633.33%
Public order30.46-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.34-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.281350.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.330.00%
Theft from the person103.33400.00%
Public order101.15400.00%
Robbery71.15600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Burglary30.460.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Other theft30.3450.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order20.230.00%
Theft from the person20.23-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person81.61-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences30.92-90.91%
Other theft20.34-81.82%
Robbery10.23-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.89725.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.790.00%
Theft from the person172.4170.00%
Vehicle crime141.950.00%
Other theft111.611000.00%
Burglary71.260.00%
Robbery60.800.00%
Public order50.6925.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person102.18-33.33%
Public order41.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.46-87.50%
Other theft10.46-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.48-8.57%
Theft from the person153.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.72-31.58%
Other theft101.49-58.33%
Robbery71.1540.00%
Public order60.80-25.00%
Burglary40.690.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Vehicle crime40.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.7640.00%
Theft from the person304.020.00%
Other theft243.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour192.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime82.1860.00%
Public order80.9233.33%
Shoplifting60.92200.00%
Robbery50.69-16.67%
Burglary40.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3816.3058.33%
Theft from the person304.363.45%
Violence and sexual offences253.4431.58%
Other theft122.87-25.00%
Burglary71.3840.00%
Public order60.80-57.14%
Robbery60.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Drugs30.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2915.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.760.00%
Other theft162.180.00%
Public order141.840.00%
Robbery101.610.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Drugs40.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
May 20248
April 202417
March 202410
January 202415
December 202330
November 202330
October 202329

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
April 202421
January 202413
December 202319
November 202338
October 202324

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 202414
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 202410
December 202324
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
July 20242
May 20243
April 202433
March 20244
January 202432
December 202335
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW8 2PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Minshull Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Carey Gardens
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Deeley Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Belmore Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 8. Larkhall Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stewart'S Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Courland Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Crimsworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Allen Edwards Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Viceroy Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Barnabas Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Binfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Wandsworth Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Courland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mccall Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cowthorpe Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Darsley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Lansdowne Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Priory Court
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Priory Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Thessaly Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Buxton Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1