SW9 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8AN

SW9 8AN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 322 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.88 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8AN, encompassing approximately 4887 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 8AN area, explore the SW9 8AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-25.27% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (54.55% increase)

SW9 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 47
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29

SW9 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7065.8820.69%
Anti-social behaviour6814.32-25.27%
Theft from the person3413.9154.55%
Other theft286.96115.38%
Drugs245.73118.18%
Public order224.91-8.33%
Shoplifting174.5030.77%
Robbery133.488.33%
Bicycle theft112.661000.00%
Burglary112.2522.22%
Criminal damage and arson112.2557.14%
Possession of weapons52.2525.00%
Vehicle crime51.02-66.67%
Other crime31.0250.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9157.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences5818.622800.00%
Public order2411.871100.00%
Theft from the person224.91633.33%
Vehicle crime154.500.00%
Other theft133.07225.00%
Shoplifting132.660.00%
Robbery122.660.00%
Drugs112.461000.00%
Burglary92.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.840.00%
Possession of weapons41.43300.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

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 theft42.86100.00%
Theft from the person30.82-72.73%
Public order20.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 person114.50-81.03%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-94.20%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Other theft20.41-93.10%
Public order20.41-80.00%
Robbery10.41-96.15%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6969.161050.00%
Anti-social behaviour6814.120.00%
Theft from the person5813.91728.57%
Other theft2911.87383.33%
Shoplifting295.930.00%
Vehicle crime295.930.00%
Robbery265.930.00%
Public order105.32150.00%
Drugs62.050.00%
Bicycle theft61.230.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person74.91-84.44%
Other theft61.43-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences61.23-92.31%
Public order41.23-85.19%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7866.295.41%
Anti-social behaviour5715.96-9.52%
Other theft4511.6615.38%
Theft from the person459.210.00%
Public order279.21-41.30%
Shoplifting145.52-33.33%
Robbery142.8640.00%
Vehicle crime132.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.66-33.33%
Burglary72.46-53.33%
Drugs71.43-41.67%
Bicycle theft31.43-57.14%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7474.68-1.33%
Anti-social behaviour6315.141.61%
Public order4612.8915.00%
Theft from the person459.41-19.64%
Other theft399.21-35.00%
Shoplifting217.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson184.3038.46%
Burglary153.687.14%
Vehicle crime133.0762.50%
Drugs122.669.09%
Robbery102.46-41.18%
Bicycle theft72.05-12.50%
Other crime21.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7578.36-9.64%
Anti-social behaviour6215.35-21.52%
Other theft6012.6911.11%
Theft from the person5612.2893.10%
Public order4011.46166.67%
Shoplifting188.18-21.74%
Robbery173.68112.50%
Burglary143.4855.56%
Criminal damage and arson132.860.00%
Drugs112.6637.50%
Vehicle crime82.250.00%
Bicycle theft81.6433.33%
Possession of weapons11.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8369.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour7916.980.00%
Other theft5416.160.00%
Theft from the person2911.050.00%
Shoplifting235.930.00%
Public order154.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.070.00%
Burglary92.660.00%
Vehicle crime81.840.00%
Drugs81.640.00%
Robbery81.640.00%
Bicycle theft61.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Other crime30.610.00%

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 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202491
April 202468
January 202457
December 202363
November 202362
October 202379

A total of 310 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202422
July 20243
May 202411
April 202458
March 20247
January 202445
December 202345
November 202356
October 202329

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202458
July 20242
May 20244
April 202469
March 20246
January 202478
December 202374
November 202375
October 202383

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202411
July 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20241
April 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 20244
January 20247
December 202315
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202412
December 202318
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202429
March 20246
January 202445
December 202339
November 202360
October 202354

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20244
January 202427
December 202346
November 202340
October 202315

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
April 202429
January 202413
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
May 20241
April 202426
January 202414
December 202310
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202429
January 202414
December 202321
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brixton
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Theft from the person11
    Shoplifting6
    Robbery5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total42
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order7
    Drugs6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Hargwyne Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Sandmere Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 19. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Willington Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Chantrey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Trinity Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Ballater Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 30. Corrance Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1