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

Overview of Crime in SW9 7JB

ST JAMES'S CRESCENT, SW9 7JB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.74 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7JB, encompassing approximately 10455 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (-27.84% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (4.84% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)

SW9 7JB 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 7JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7029.74-27.84%
Violence and sexual offences656.694.84%
Theft from the person326.2252.38%
Public order233.0635.29%
Other theft192.2058.33%
Drugs191.8211.76%
Shoplifting171.8288.89%
Criminal damage and arson161.63100.00%
Vehicle crime151.53650.00%
Burglary131.4362.50%
Robbery111.24-21.43%
Bicycle theft61.05500.00%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Possession of weapons20.29-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9726.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences629.283000.00%
Theft from the person215.93600.00%
Drugs172.011600.00%
Public order171.63750.00%
Robbery141.630.00%
Other theft121.34140.00%
Shoplifting91.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.860.00%
Burglary80.770.00%
Possession of weapons50.77400.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51.4366.67%
Theft from the person30.48-72.73%
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 person112.20-78.85%
Violence and sexual offences41.05-93.44%
Other theft30.38-85.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.29-60.00%
Public order20.19-75.00%
Robbery10.19-95.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7328.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences616.98771.43%
Theft from the person525.83642.86%
Other theft204.97233.33%
Robbery201.910.00%
Vehicle crime141.910.00%
Shoplifting131.340.00%
Burglary91.240.00%
Drugs90.860.00%
Public order80.86100.00%
Bicycle theft70.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67400.00%
Other crime20.480.00%

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 offences72.39-91.14%
Theft from the person70.67-84.09%
Other theft60.67-86.05%
Public order40.57-89.19%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7933.571.28%
Anti-social behaviour587.56-20.55%
Theft from the person445.5510.00%
Other theft434.2122.86%
Public order374.1168.18%
Drugs193.54137.50%
Robbery171.8254.55%
Criminal damage and arson141.63-12.50%
Vehicle crime141.3475.00%
Shoplifting131.340.00%
Burglary71.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-60.00%
Other crime20.19-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7830.61-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour737.4643.14%
Theft from the person406.982.56%
Other theft353.830.00%
Public order223.35-12.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.10-5.88%
Shoplifting131.53-31.58%
Robbery111.24-21.43%
Vehicle crime81.05-20.00%
Drugs80.77-46.67%
Burglary70.77-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.67-37.50%
Other crime30.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8030.99-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour517.65-22.73%
Theft from the person394.8844.44%
Other theft353.7334.62%
Public order253.3531.58%
Shoplifting192.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.82-15.00%
Drugs151.630.00%
Robbery141.4355.56%
Vehicle crime101.34233.33%
Burglary100.9611.11%
Bicycle theft80.96166.67%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8829.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour668.420.00%
Theft from the person276.310.00%
Other theft262.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.490.00%
Shoplifting191.910.00%
Public order191.820.00%
Drugs151.820.00%
Robbery91.430.00%
Burglary90.860.00%
Other crime70.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202497
April 202473
January 202458
December 202373
November 202351
October 202366

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 20245
May 20243
April 202420
March 20246
January 202443
December 202335
November 202335
October 202326

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 202437
December 202322
November 202325
October 202319

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202421
July 20243
May 202411
April 202452
March 20247
January 202444
December 202340
November 202339
October 202327

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
April 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202462
July 20242
May 20244
April 202461
March 20247
January 202479
December 202378
November 202380
October 202388

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20242
April 202414
January 202414
December 20238
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20241
April 20249
January 202419
December 20238
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20237

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
May 20241
April 202420
January 202417
December 202311
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
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 7JB 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. 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. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Stockwell Park Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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