SW9 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7NL

SW9 7NL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 371 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.39 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7NL, encompassing approximately 11111 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (9.59% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)

SW9 7NL 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

SW9 7NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8133.39-27.03%
Violence and sexual offences807.299.59%
Theft from the person357.2075.00%
Other theft263.1585.71%
Drugs242.3426.32%
Shoplifting222.1657.14%
Public order221.9810.00%
Vehicle crime191.98280.00%
Robbery171.71-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson161.5377.78%
Burglary141.4427.27%
Bicycle theft91.26200.00%
Other crime40.8133.33%
Possession of weapons20.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11129.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences739.993550.00%
Theft from the person206.57566.67%
Public order201.80900.00%
Drugs191.801800.00%
Robbery181.710.00%
Other theft141.62250.00%
Shoplifting141.260.00%
Burglary111.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.990.00%
Possession of weapons60.81500.00%
Vehicle crime50.540.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.27200.00%

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 theft41.26100.00%
Theft from the person30.36-72.73%
Public order20.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

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 person111.98-81.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.99-94.03%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%
Other theft20.18-90.48%
Public order20.18-86.67%
Robbery10.18-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8831.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences677.92857.14%
Theft from the person606.03757.14%
Shoplifting265.400.00%
Robbery232.340.00%
Other theft212.07250.00%
Public order151.89275.00%
Vehicle crime131.350.00%
Drugs101.170.00%
Bicycle theft80.900.00%
Burglary70.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63400.00%
Other crime20.450.00%

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 offences72.25-90.91%
Theft from the person70.63-86.27%
Other theft60.63-87.50%
Public order40.54-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-92.86%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7734.11-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour686.93-18.07%
Theft from the person516.120.00%
Other theft484.5929.73%
Public order364.32-18.18%
Drugs213.2461.54%
Robbery201.8933.33%
Shoplifting171.80-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson141.53-12.50%
Vehicle crime141.2640.00%
Burglary71.26-22.22%
Bicycle theft30.63-57.14%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8435.37-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour837.5620.29%
Theft from the person517.470.00%
Public order444.5933.33%
Other theft373.96-17.78%
Shoplifting213.33-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson161.89-11.11%
Robbery151.44-16.67%
Drugs131.35-23.53%
Vehicle crime101.17-16.67%
Burglary90.90-18.18%
Bicycle theft70.81-22.22%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8735.374.82%
Anti-social behaviour697.83-22.47%
Theft from the person516.2154.55%
Other theft454.5918.42%
Public order334.0565.00%
Shoplifting222.97-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson181.9820.00%
Robbery181.6250.00%
Drugs171.620.00%
Vehicle crime121.53200.00%
Burglary111.08-8.33%
Bicycle theft90.9950.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8932.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences838.010.00%
Other theft387.470.00%
Theft from the person333.420.00%
Shoplifting272.970.00%
Public order202.430.00%
Drugs171.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.530.00%
Burglary121.350.00%
Robbery121.080.00%
Other crime71.080.00%
Bicycle theft60.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 589 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 2024111
April 202488
January 202468
December 202383
November 202369
October 202389

A total of 564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202473
July 20242
May 20244
April 202467
March 20247
January 202477
December 202384
November 202387
October 202383

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
April 202426
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202414
December 202316
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
May 20241
April 202423
January 202420
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 20241
April 202410
January 202421
December 202313
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202420
July 20242
May 20242
April 202415
March 20244
January 202436
December 202344
November 202333
October 202320

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202421
March 20246
January 202448
December 202337
November 202345
October 202338

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 322 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202420
July 20243
May 202411
April 202460
March 20247
January 202451
December 202351
November 202351
October 202333

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7NL 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. Nightclub
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 16. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1