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

Overview of Crime in SW9 7HY

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7HY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.12 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7HY 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 7HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7HY, encompassing approximately 11768 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (-26.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (1.45% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)

SW9 7HY 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

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7428.12-26.00%
Violence and sexual offences706.291.45%
Theft from the person335.9557.14%
Public order242.8041.18%
Other theft222.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.87100.00%
Shoplifting181.5380.00%
Burglary161.5314.29%
Vehicle crime161.36700.00%
Drugs161.360.00%
Robbery121.36-20.00%
Bicycle theft61.02100.00%
Other crime40.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10025.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences698.503350.00%
Theft from the person215.86600.00%
Public order171.78750.00%
Drugs161.441500.00%
Robbery151.360.00%
Burglary141.270.00%
Other theft111.19175.00%
Shoplifting100.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.850.00%
Possession of weapons60.76500.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%

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 theft41.19100.00%
Theft from the person30.34-72.73%
Public order20.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
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 person111.87-78.85%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-93.85%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Other theft20.17-90.91%
Public order20.17-77.78%
Robbery10.17-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7725.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences656.54828.57%
Theft from the person525.52642.86%
Other theft224.42266.67%
Robbery201.870.00%
Shoplifting131.700.00%
Vehicle crime121.100.00%
Drugs101.020.00%
Burglary100.850.00%
Public order90.85125.00%
Bicycle theft70.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59500.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.12-91.67%
Theft from the person70.59-83.33%
Other theft60.59-86.36%
Public order40.51-89.19%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8430.251.20%
Anti-social behaviour577.14-22.97%
Other theft444.8422.22%
Theft from the person423.747.69%
Public order373.5760.87%
Drugs203.14122.22%
Robbery181.7038.46%
Criminal damage and arson141.53-12.50%
Vehicle crime141.1927.27%
Shoplifting131.19-7.14%
Burglary71.10-22.22%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-66.67%
Other crime20.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8328.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour747.0532.14%
Theft from the person396.290.00%
Other theft363.310.00%
Public order233.06-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson161.95-20.00%
Shoplifting141.36-26.32%
Robbery131.19-7.14%
Vehicle crime111.100.00%
Burglary90.93-18.18%
Drugs90.76-43.75%
Bicycle theft60.76-25.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8329.06-10.75%
Anti-social behaviour567.05-20.00%
Theft from the person394.7639.29%
Other theft363.3163.64%
Public order283.0655.56%
Criminal damage and arson202.380.00%
Shoplifting191.70-5.00%
Drugs161.610.00%
Robbery141.3640.00%
Burglary111.1910.00%
Vehicle crime110.93175.00%
Bicycle theft80.93166.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9327.3632.86%
Anti-social behaviour707.90-27.08%
Theft from the person285.95-15.15%
Other theft222.38-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson201.87-20.00%
Shoplifting201.7025.00%
Public order181.70-30.77%
Drugs161.530.00%
Robbery101.3642.86%
Burglary100.8525.00%
Other crime70.8575.00%
Vehicle crime40.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9629.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences708.160.00%
Other theft365.950.00%
Theft from the person333.060.00%
Public order262.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson252.210.00%
Drugs162.120.00%
Shoplifting161.360.00%
Vehicle crime101.360.00%
Burglary80.850.00%
Robbery70.680.00%
Other crime40.590.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 604 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 2024100
April 202477
January 202457
December 202374
November 202356
October 202370
September 202396

A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202469
July 20242
May 20244
April 202465
March 20247
January 202484
December 202383
November 202383
October 202393
September 202370

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
April 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202411
July 20244
May 20242
April 202422
March 20246
January 202444
December 202336
November 202336
October 202322
September 202336

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202320
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
January 202437
December 202323
November 202328
October 202318
September 202326

A total of 308 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 20243
May 202411
April 202452
March 20247
January 202442
December 202339
November 202339
October 202328
September 202333

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202413
January 202413
December 202314
November 202319
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
April 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
May 20241
April 202420
January 202418
December 202313
November 202314
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20241
April 202410
January 202420
December 20239
November 202316
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
August 20246
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7HY 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. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. 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. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Fiveways Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Stockwell Park Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3