ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7BY

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7BY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.43 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7BY 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 7BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7BY, encompassing approximately 10459 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 7BY area, explore the SW9 7BY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW9 7BY area, visit the SW9 7BY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-22.99% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)

SW9 7BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6725.43-22.99%
Violence and sexual offences526.41-3.70%
Public order244.97118.18%
Other theft192.29216.67%
Theft from the person191.8246.15%
Criminal damage and arson171.82112.50%
Drugs161.636.67%
Vehicle crime141.53600.00%
Burglary131.3462.50%
Shoplifting111.2483.33%
Robbery61.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.57300.00%
Other crime30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8721.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.320.00%
Drugs155.160.00%
Theft from the person131.430.00%
Robbery121.240.00%
Public order111.150.00%
Burglary81.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.760.00%
Possession of weapons60.760.00%
Other theft60.57500.00%
Shoplifting60.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.100.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.10-94.44%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7020.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.694100.00%
Theft from the person264.020.00%
Other theft182.490.00%
Robbery111.720.00%
Vehicle crime101.050.00%
Burglary90.960.00%
Shoplifting70.860.00%
Drugs70.670.00%
Public order70.670.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime20.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-98.55%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6926.869.52%
Anti-social behaviour576.60-19.72%
Other theft305.4525.00%
Public order272.8750.00%
Theft from the person202.58-13.04%
Drugs191.91137.50%
Robbery131.8244.44%
Vehicle crime131.24160.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.24-20.00%
Shoplifting91.150.00%
Burglary80.86100.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7124.1936.54%
Violence and sexual offences636.79-4.55%
Other theft246.0226.32%
Theft from the person232.2927.78%
Public order182.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson151.727.14%
Robbery91.4350.00%
Shoplifting90.86-25.00%
Drugs80.86-38.46%
Vehicle crime50.76-50.00%
Burglary40.48-55.56%
Other crime20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.19-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6623.42-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour526.31-18.75%
Public order214.9716.67%
Other theft192.01-20.83%
Theft from the person181.8220.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.72-6.67%
Drugs131.34-7.14%
Shoplifting121.2433.33%
Vehicle crime101.15100.00%
Burglary90.960.00%
Robbery60.86-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7425.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour647.070.00%
Other theft246.120.00%
Public order182.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.720.00%
Theft from the person151.430.00%
Drugs141.430.00%
Shoplifting91.340.00%
Burglary90.860.00%
Robbery80.860.00%
Other crime70.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202487
April 202470
January 202457
December 202371
November 202352
October 202364

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
April 20247
January 202427
December 202318
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
April 20242
January 202412
December 202315
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 202418
January 202430
December 202324
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 134 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 202426
January 202420
December 202323
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202454
April 202442
March 20241
January 202469
December 202363
November 202366
October 202374

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202410
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
April 20247
January 202419
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
April 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total27
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brixton
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Coldharbour Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tram Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Stockwell Park Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1