SW9 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7LW

SW9 7LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7LW, encompassing approximately 8917 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)

SW9 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Rathgar Road with total crimes: 5

SW9 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2612.00-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences212.92-4.55%
Shoplifting122.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3533.33%
Vehicle crime80.900.00%
Public order70.90600.00%
Burglary70.78-46.15%
Other theft60.78100.00%
Drugs50.6725.00%
Robbery50.56-16.67%
Theft from the person10.56-83.33%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3011.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.360.00%
Burglary132.470.00%
Robbery61.460.00%
Theft from the person60.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.670.00%
Possession of weapons40.670.00%
Drugs40.450.00%
Other theft30.45200.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-90.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour249.42-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.69-32.26%
Other theft102.3566.67%
Vehicle crime61.12-45.45%
Robbery50.6725.00%
Burglary50.5625.00%
Public order40.56-55.56%
Theft from the person40.450.00%
Drugs20.45-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.11-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.01-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour253.48-13.79%
Vehicle crime112.8037.50%
Public order91.23125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0133.33%
Other theft60.90-33.33%
Drugs60.67500.00%
Shoplifting60.67500.00%
Theft from the person40.6733.33%
Robbery40.4533.33%
Burglary40.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.9211.54%
Other theft93.25125.00%
Vehicle crime81.01-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson60.90-40.00%
Public order40.67-50.00%
Theft from the person30.450.00%
Robbery30.34200.00%
Burglary20.34-33.33%
Other crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%
Drugs10.11-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2610.99-25.71%
Violence and sexual offences252.92-34.21%
Criminal damage and arson102.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime91.12-40.00%
Public order81.01100.00%
Drugs50.90-16.67%
Other theft40.56-50.00%
Shoplifting40.4533.33%
Bicycle theft30.4550.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour354.260.00%
Vehicle crime153.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.680.00%
Other theft81.350.00%
Drugs60.900.00%
Public order40.670.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Theft from the person30.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
April 202424
January 202425
December 202329
November 202326
October 202335

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
April 202421
January 202431
December 202335
November 202325
October 202338

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20246
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
April 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Coldharbour Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Evandale Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Torrey Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fiveways Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Spicer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. George Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ferrey Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Crowhurst Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ridgway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hilda Lockert Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Bennett Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Elam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lilford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1