GRESHAM ROAD, SW9 7NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7NY

GRESHAM ROAD, SW9 7NY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 360 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.44 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7NY 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 7NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7NY, encompassing approximately 11827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (-28.70% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (14.93% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)

SW9 7NY 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

GRESHAM ROAD, SW9 7NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7730.44-28.70%
Violence and sexual offences776.5114.93%
Theft from the person356.5166.67%
Other theft262.96100.00%
Public order232.2027.78%
Shoplifting221.9457.14%
Drugs191.8618.75%
Vehicle crime181.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.52112.50%
Robbery171.44-5.56%
Burglary161.4423.08%
Bicycle theft71.35133.33%
Other crime40.5933.33%
Possession of weapons20.34-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10826.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences679.133250.00%
Theft from the person215.66600.00%
Robbery181.780.00%
Public order181.52800.00%
Drugs161.521500.00%
Shoplifting141.350.00%
Burglary131.180.00%
Other theft131.10225.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.100.00%
Possession of weapons50.68400.00%
Other crime30.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.25200.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%

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 theft41.18100.00%
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 person111.86-81.67%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-94.20%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Other theft20.17-92.31%
Public order20.17-83.33%
Robbery10.17-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8229.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences696.93885.71%
Theft from the person605.83757.14%
Other theft265.07333.33%
Shoplifting262.200.00%
Robbery232.200.00%
Vehicle crime121.940.00%
Public order121.01200.00%
Drugs91.010.00%
Bicycle theft80.760.00%
Burglary80.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.68500.00%
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 offences72.11-91.25%
Theft from the person70.59-86.27%
Other theft60.59-87.76%
Public order40.51-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8031.62-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour616.76-23.75%
Theft from the person515.164.08%
Other theft494.3140.00%
Public order364.1450.00%
Drugs203.04100.00%
Robbery201.6942.86%
Shoplifting171.69-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson131.44-7.14%
Vehicle crime131.1030.00%
Burglary81.10-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.68-50.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8530.52-3.41%
Anti-social behaviour807.1925.00%
Theft from the person496.76-2.00%
Other theft354.14-16.67%
Public order242.96-20.00%
Shoplifting212.03-4.55%
Robbery141.78-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson141.18-17.65%
Burglary101.18-16.67%
Vehicle crime100.850.00%
Drugs100.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft60.85-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8831.872.33%
Anti-social behaviour647.44-17.95%
Theft from the person505.4156.25%
Other theft424.2335.48%
Public order303.5557.89%
Shoplifting222.54-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson171.8613.33%
Robbery171.4454.55%
Drugs151.44-11.76%
Burglary121.270.00%
Vehicle crime101.01150.00%
Bicycle theft90.85125.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8629.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour787.270.00%
Theft from the person326.590.00%
Other theft312.710.00%
Shoplifting272.620.00%
Public order192.280.00%
Drugs171.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.440.00%
Burglary121.270.00%
Robbery111.010.00%
Other crime70.930.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Vehicle crime40.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 550 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 2024108
April 202482
January 202461
December 202380
November 202364
October 202378

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202467
July 20242
May 20244
April 202469
March 20247
January 202480
December 202385
November 202388
October 202386

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202426
March 20246
January 202449
December 202335
November 202342
October 202331

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202413
December 202314
November 202317
October 202315

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 20242
May 20242
April 202412
March 20244
January 202436
December 202324
November 202330
October 202319

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 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20243
April 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.12 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 202314
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20241
April 20249
January 202420
December 202310
November 202315
October 202317

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 319 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202421
July 20243
May 202411
April 202460
March 20247
January 202451
December 202349
November 202350
October 202332

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

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 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7NY 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. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. 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. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stockwell Park Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. George Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1