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

Overview of Crime in SW9 7HS

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7HS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.92 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7HS, encompassing approximately 11231 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-13.73% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW9 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27
  • Tilia Walk with total crimes: 9

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.926.98%
Anti-social behaviour444.10-13.73%
Criminal damage and arson153.9266.67%
Public order141.34100.00%
Other theft131.25333.33%
Theft from the person121.1671.43%
Vehicle crime101.07400.00%
Drugs90.890.00%
Shoplifting90.80800.00%
Burglary80.80-27.27%
Robbery50.71-44.44%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5114.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences434.540.00%
Burglary113.830.00%
Robbery90.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.800.00%
Drugs90.800.00%
Theft from the person70.800.00%
Public order70.620.00%
Possession of weapons40.620.00%
Other theft30.36200.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.09-91.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour343.21-5.56%
Other theft123.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime111.0710.00%
Theft from the person70.98-46.15%
Burglary70.6216.67%
Robbery70.62-22.22%
Public order70.62-66.67%
Drugs60.62-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-66.67%
Shoplifting30.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5417.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour364.812.86%
Public order213.21110.00%
Other theft201.8733.33%
Drugs171.78240.00%
Theft from the person131.5130.00%
Vehicle crime101.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.89-35.71%
Robbery90.8080.00%
Burglary60.800.00%
Shoplifting30.5350.00%
Possession of weapons20.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.342.13%
Anti-social behaviour354.2712.90%
Other theft153.1287.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.34-6.67%
Public order101.25-47.37%
Theft from the person100.89150.00%
Vehicle crime80.89-20.00%
Burglary60.7120.00%
Robbery50.530.00%
Drugs50.45-50.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4714.07-17.54%
Anti-social behaviour314.18-29.55%
Public order192.7672.73%
Criminal damage and arson151.69-11.76%
Vehicle crime101.3466.67%
Drugs100.89-23.08%
Other theft80.89-33.33%
Burglary50.71-28.57%
Robbery50.4525.00%
Theft from the person40.45-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.09-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour445.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson173.920.00%
Drugs131.510.00%
Other theft121.160.00%
Public order111.070.00%
Burglary70.980.00%
Theft from the person70.620.00%
Vehicle crime60.620.00%
Robbery40.530.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Other crime40.360.00%
Bicycle theft20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202451
April 202434
January 202436
December 202335
November 202331
October 202344

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 47.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202443
April 202436
January 202454
December 202348
November 202347
October 202357

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 20243
January 20249
December 202314
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 20247
January 202421
December 202310
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202411
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202412
January 202420
December 202315
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 20246
January 202417
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
April 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7HS 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. 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
  • 3. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Coldharbour Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Wynne Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Torrey Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Fiveways Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 21. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stockwell Park Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. George Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ferrey Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Crowhurst Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1