SW9 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8BQ

SW9 8BQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 459 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.49 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8BQ 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 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8BQ, encompassing approximately 9874 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (31.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (69.23% increase)

SW9 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Police Station with total crimes: 31

SW9 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10446.4931.65%
Anti-social behaviour9610.53-20.00%
Theft from the person449.7269.23%
Other theft404.46185.71%
Public order324.0510.34%
Drugs293.2452.63%
Shoplifting222.9469.23%
Vehicle crime212.2361.54%
Criminal damage and arson202.13100.00%
Robbery162.03-15.79%
Burglary141.627.69%
Bicycle theft131.42333.33%
Possession of weapons51.32-16.67%
Other crime30.5150.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12037.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences7912.153850.00%
Public order298.001350.00%
Theft from the person262.94766.67%
Drugs192.631800.00%
Robbery191.920.00%
Other theft141.92250.00%
Burglary131.420.00%
Shoplifting131.320.00%
Vehicle crime131.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.320.00%
Possession of weapons61.01500.00%
Bicycle theft30.61200.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

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 theft41.42100.00%
Theft from the person30.41-72.73%
Public order20.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 person112.23-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.11-95.83%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-60.00%
Other theft20.20-93.33%
Public order20.20-85.71%
Robbery10.20-96.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9943.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences9610.031500.00%
Theft from the person669.72842.86%
Shoplifting346.680.00%
Other theft303.44400.00%
Robbery303.040.00%
Vehicle crime213.040.00%
Public order142.13250.00%
Drugs121.420.00%
Bicycle theft101.220.00%
Burglary91.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91400.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

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 person72.43-87.04%
Other theft60.71-89.66%
Violence and sexual offences60.61-94.00%
Public order40.61-90.48%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-95.24%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10043.756.38%
Anti-social behaviour6810.13-20.93%
Other theft586.8928.89%
Theft from the person545.871.89%
Public order425.47-25.00%
Drugs224.2529.41%
Robbery222.2357.14%
Criminal damage and arson212.23-19.23%
Shoplifting182.13-18.18%
Vehicle crime151.8250.00%
Burglary51.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.51-62.50%
Other crime20.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9445.57-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour869.5216.22%
Public order568.7112.00%
Theft from the person535.67-19.70%
Other theft455.37-32.84%
Criminal damage and arson264.5644.44%
Shoplifting222.63-4.35%
Drugs172.23-10.53%
Burglary151.720.00%
Robbery141.52-36.36%
Vehicle crime101.42-9.09%
Bicycle theft81.01-27.27%
Other crime30.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10448.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour7410.53-21.28%
Other theft677.4913.56%
Theft from the person666.7973.68%
Public order506.68150.00%
Shoplifting235.06-17.86%
Robbery222.3369.23%
Drugs192.235.56%
Criminal damage and arson181.92-5.26%
Burglary151.8236.36%
Vehicle crime111.52266.67%
Bicycle theft111.1157.14%
Possession of weapons31.110.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10442.741.96%
Anti-social behaviour9410.534.44%
Other theft599.5228.26%
Theft from the person385.98-13.64%
Shoplifting283.85-6.67%
Public order202.84-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson192.03-26.92%
Drugs181.9220.00%
Robbery131.82-31.58%
Burglary111.320.00%
Bicycle theft71.1175.00%
Other crime50.7166.67%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-78.57%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10244.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour9010.330.00%
Other theft469.110.00%
Theft from the person444.660.00%
Public order364.460.00%
Shoplifting303.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson263.040.00%
Robbery192.630.00%
Drugs151.920.00%
Vehicle crime141.520.00%
Burglary111.420.00%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Other crime30.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 727 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 2024120
April 202499
January 202468
December 202386
November 202374
October 202394
September 202390

A total of 152 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20241
April 202412
January 202422
December 202317
November 202319
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
January 202442
December 202356
November 202350
October 202320
September 202336

A total of 795 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202479
July 20242
May 20244
April 202496
March 20246
January 2024100
December 202394
November 2023104
October 2023104
September 2023102

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
April 202421
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 20233
September 202314

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202421
December 202326
November 202318
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20249
January 20245
December 202315
November 202315
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202430
March 20246
January 202458
December 202345
November 202367
October 202359
September 202346

A total of 156 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
May 20241
April 202430
January 202422
December 202314
November 202322
October 202313
September 202319

A total of 412 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202426
July 20243
May 202411
April 202466
March 20247
January 202454
December 202353
November 202366
October 202338
September 202344

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20241
April 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
April 202434
January 202418
December 202322
November 202323
October 202328
September 202330

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8BQ 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. 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. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Hargwyne Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Bernay'S Grove
    Total14
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 25. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 28. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1