SW9 7AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7AJ

SW9 7AJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 370 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.36 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW9 postcode area, which has experienced 724 crimes and a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW9 7AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7AJ, encompassing approximately 12188 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 7AJ area, explore the SW9 7AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (-27.83% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)

SW9 7AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31

SW9 7AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8330.36-27.83%
Violence and sexual offences786.818.33%
Theft from the person366.4063.64%
Other theft292.95123.08%
Public order242.3826.32%
Shoplifting241.9771.43%
Vehicle crime191.97216.67%
Drugs181.5620.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.4888.89%
Robbery161.39-15.79%
Burglary151.310.00%
Bicycle theft71.23133.33%
Other crime30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11527.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences729.443500.00%
Theft from the person225.91633.33%
Robbery191.800.00%
Public order191.56850.00%
Burglary151.560.00%
Drugs151.231400.00%
Shoplifting141.230.00%
Other theft131.15225.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.070.00%
Possession of weapons60.74500.00%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Other crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.25200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.15100.00%
Theft from the person30.33-72.73%
Public order20.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111.80-81.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.90-94.59%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-60.00%
Other theft20.16-92.59%
Public order20.16-83.33%
Robbery10.16-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8930.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences747.301133.33%
Theft from the person606.07757.14%
Shoplifting324.920.00%
Robbery282.630.00%
Other theft272.30350.00%
Vehicle crime142.220.00%
Public order121.15200.00%
Drugs100.980.00%
Burglary100.820.00%
Bicycle theft90.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74400.00%
Other crime20.410.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person71.97-86.27%
Other theft60.57-87.76%
Violence and sexual offences60.49-92.59%
Public order40.49-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8131.18-1.22%
Anti-social behaviour636.65-24.10%
Theft from the person515.174.08%
Other theft494.1844.12%
Public order364.0250.00%
Robbery212.9540.00%
Drugs201.72100.00%
Shoplifting181.64-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson131.48-7.14%
Vehicle crime121.0733.33%
Burglary90.98-35.71%
Bicycle theft40.74-33.33%
Other crime20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8329.9520.29%
Violence and sexual offences826.81-8.89%
Theft from the person496.73-2.00%
Other theft344.02-27.66%
Public order242.79-17.24%
Shoplifting221.97-4.35%
Robbery151.80-16.67%
Burglary141.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.15-17.65%
Drugs101.15-23.08%
Vehicle crime90.82-18.18%
Bicycle theft60.74-33.33%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9032.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour697.380.00%
Theft from the person505.660.00%
Other theft474.100.00%
Public order293.860.00%
Shoplifting232.380.00%
Robbery181.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.480.00%
Burglary141.390.00%
Drugs131.150.00%
Vehicle crime111.070.00%
Bicycle theft90.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 83.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 2024115
April 202489
January 202463
December 202383
November 202369

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 54.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202472
July 20242
May 20244
April 202474
March 20246
January 202481
December 202382
November 202390

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
April 202410
January 20249
December 202314
November 202314

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 23.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202427
March 20246
January 202449
December 202334
November 202347

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
March 20244
January 202436
December 202324
November 202329

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
April 202432
January 202418
December 202322
November 202323

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
April 202414
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
May 20241
April 202428
January 202421
December 202315
November 202318

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 289 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
July 20243
May 202411
April 202460
March 20247
January 202451
December 202349
November 202350

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brixton
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting7
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 21. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wynne Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Chantrey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Combermere Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3