SW9 7AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7AY

SW9 7AY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 401 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.56 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7AY 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 7AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7AY, encompassing approximately 10398 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (-21.37% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (23.94% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (73.91% increase)

SW9 7AY 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 7AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9238.56-21.37%
Violence and sexual offences888.8523.94%
Theft from the person408.4673.91%
Other theft313.85138.46%
Public order252.9819.05%
Shoplifting232.4064.29%
Drugs232.2121.05%
Vehicle crime202.21150.00%
Robbery171.92-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson151.6350.00%
Burglary131.440.00%
Bicycle theft91.25200.00%
Other crime30.8750.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11732.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences7111.253450.00%
Theft from the person236.83666.67%
Public order212.21950.00%
Drugs192.021800.00%
Robbery191.830.00%
Shoplifting141.830.00%
Burglary131.350.00%
Other theft131.25225.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.250.00%
Vehicle crime80.960.00%
Possession of weapons60.77500.00%
Bicycle theft30.58200.00%
Other crime20.290.00%

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 theft41.35100.00%
Theft from the person30.38-72.73%
Public order20.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 person112.12-82.81%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-94.94%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Other theft20.19-91.67%
Public order20.19-84.62%
Robbery10.19-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8937.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences798.561216.67%
Theft from the person647.60814.29%
Shoplifting346.150.00%
Robbery283.270.00%
Other theft242.69300.00%
Vehicle crime182.310.00%
Public order131.73225.00%
Drugs121.250.00%
Bicycle theft91.150.00%
Burglary90.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87300.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

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 person72.31-86.54%
Other theft60.67-88.68%
Violence and sexual offences60.58-92.59%
Public order40.58-89.74%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-94.44%

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 offences8137.701.25%
Anti-social behaviour637.79-22.22%
Other theft536.0632.50%
Theft from the person525.104.00%
Public order395.00-13.33%
Robbery223.7546.67%
Drugs212.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.0220.00%
Shoplifting181.73-21.74%
Vehicle crime131.7362.50%
Burglary51.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.48-42.86%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8137.9910.96%
Violence and sexual offences807.79-16.67%
Theft from the person507.69-19.35%
Public order454.8140.62%
Other theft404.33-34.43%
Shoplifting233.850.00%
Robbery152.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.44-6.25%
Burglary151.4415.38%
Drugs141.44-22.22%
Vehicle crime81.35-11.11%
Bicycle theft70.77-36.36%
Possession of weapons10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9642.0311.63%
Anti-social behaviour739.23-14.12%
Theft from the person627.0282.35%
Other theft615.9638.64%
Public order325.8760.00%
Shoplifting233.08-20.69%
Robbery202.2153.85%
Drugs181.9228.57%
Criminal damage and arson161.730.00%
Burglary131.5418.18%
Bicycle theft111.2557.14%
Vehicle crime91.06200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8635.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour858.270.00%
Other theft448.170.00%
Theft from the person344.230.00%
Shoplifting293.270.00%
Public order202.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.920.00%
Drugs141.540.00%
Robbery131.350.00%
Burglary111.250.00%
Bicycle theft71.060.00%
Other crime50.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
May 20241
April 202428
January 202422
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202434
January 202418
December 202323
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 600 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 2024117
April 202489
January 202463
December 202381
November 202373
October 202385

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 20241
April 202412
January 202421
December 202314
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
January 202439
December 202345
November 202332
October 202320

A total of 593 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202471
July 20242
May 20244
April 202479
March 20246
January 202481
December 202380
November 202396
October 202386

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202418
January 202413
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202418
December 202315
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
April 20249
January 20245
December 202315
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202424
March 20246
January 202453
December 202340
November 202361
October 202344

A total of 346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202423
July 20243
May 202411
April 202464
March 20247
January 202452
December 202350
November 202362
October 202334

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7AY 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. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 22. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 25. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1