CANTERBURY CRESCENT, SW9 7QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 7QF

CANTERBURY CRESCENT, SW9 7QF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 402 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.94 per 1,000 population. This SW9 7QF 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 7QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 7QF, encompassing approximately 10596 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-23.58% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (23.19% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)

SW9 7QF 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

CANTERBURY CRESCENT, SW9 7QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9437.94-23.58%
Violence and sexual offences858.8723.19%
Theft from the person388.0265.22%
Other theft313.59138.46%
Public order272.9328.57%
Shoplifting232.5564.29%
Drugs212.1716.67%
Vehicle crime211.98162.50%
Robbery171.98-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson171.6054.55%
Burglary141.60-6.67%
Bicycle theft91.32200.00%
Other crime40.8533.33%
Possession of weapons10.38-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12332.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences6911.613350.00%
Theft from the person236.51666.67%
Public order212.17950.00%
Robbery191.980.00%
Drugs181.791700.00%
Burglary151.700.00%
Shoplifting141.420.00%
Other theft131.32225.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.230.00%
Vehicle crime81.040.00%
Possession of weapons60.75500.00%
Other crime30.570.00%
Bicycle theft30.28200.00%

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 theft41.32100.00%
Theft from the person30.38-72.73%
Public order20.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
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 person112.08-82.26%
Violence and sexual offences41.04-94.44%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-50.00%
Other theft20.19-91.67%
Public order20.19-86.67%
Robbery10.19-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9736.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences729.15928.57%
Theft from the person626.79785.71%
Shoplifting345.850.00%
Robbery283.210.00%
Other theft242.64300.00%
Vehicle crime162.260.00%
Public order151.51275.00%
Drugs111.420.00%
Burglary111.040.00%
Bicycle theft91.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85300.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

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 offences72.36-91.46%
Theft from the person70.66-86.27%
Other theft60.66-88.68%
Public order40.57-89.74%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8237.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour667.74-28.26%
Other theft536.2343.24%
Theft from the person515.002.00%
Public order394.81-11.36%
Robbery223.6846.67%
Drugs212.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.9818.75%
Shoplifting181.79-21.74%
Vehicle crime131.7044.44%
Burglary81.23-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.75-42.86%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9238.2213.58%
Violence and sexual offences828.68-13.68%
Theft from the person507.74-9.09%
Public order444.7233.33%
Other theft374.15-30.19%
Shoplifting233.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.17-11.11%
Robbery151.51-25.00%
Drugs141.42-12.50%
Burglary141.320.00%
Vehicle crime91.320.00%
Bicycle theft70.85-30.00%
Possession of weapons10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9540.585.56%
Anti-social behaviour818.97-16.49%
Theft from the person557.6461.76%
Other theft535.1917.78%
Public order335.0057.14%
Shoplifting233.11-20.69%
Robbery202.1753.85%
Criminal damage and arson181.895.88%
Drugs161.706.67%
Burglary141.5116.67%
Bicycle theft101.3242.86%
Vehicle crime90.94125.00%
Possession of weapons30.8550.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9736.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences909.150.00%
Other theft458.490.00%
Theft from the person344.250.00%
Shoplifting293.210.00%
Public order212.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.980.00%
Drugs151.600.00%
Robbery131.420.00%
Burglary121.230.00%
Bicycle theft71.130.00%
Other crime50.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
May 20241
April 202428
January 202422
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202434
January 202418
December 202323
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 650 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 92.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024123
April 202497
January 202466
December 202392
November 202381
October 202397

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20241
April 202411
January 202421
December 202314
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 20242
May 20242
April 202415
March 20244
January 202439
December 202344
November 202333
October 202321

A total of 588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202469
July 20242
May 20244
April 202472
March 20247
January 202482
December 202382
November 202395
October 202390

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202419
December 202316
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20248
April 202416
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 268 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202424
March 20246
January 202453
December 202337
November 202353
October 202345

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
April 202411
January 20248
December 202314
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202423
July 20243
May 202411
April 202462
March 20247
January 202451
December 202350
November 202355
October 202334

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 7QF 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. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 18. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    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. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1