SW9 8FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8FQ

SW9 8FQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 392 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.08 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8FQ 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 8FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8FQ, encompassing approximately 5220 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (-19.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)

SW9 8FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31

SW9 8FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8775.0838.10%
Anti-social behaviour8516.66-19.81%
Theft from the person4116.2870.83%
Other theft337.85135.71%
Public order276.32-6.90%
Drugs275.1792.86%
Shoplifting235.1764.29%
Robbery154.417.14%
Burglary132.8718.18%
Bicycle theft132.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.4971.43%
Vehicle crime102.30-37.50%
Possession of weapons51.9225.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10660.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences6320.303050.00%
Public order2912.071350.00%
Theft from the person245.55700.00%
Vehicle crime164.600.00%
Shoplifting143.060.00%
Drugs142.681300.00%
Robbery142.680.00%
Other theft142.68250.00%
Burglary112.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Possession of weapons41.34300.00%
Other crime20.770.00%

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 theft42.68100.00%
Theft from the person30.77-72.73%
Public order20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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 person114.21-82.54%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-94.74%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.38-93.55%
Public order20.38-84.62%
Robbery10.38-96.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9174.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences7617.431166.67%
Theft from the person6314.56800.00%
Other theft3112.07416.67%
Shoplifting315.940.00%
Robbery295.940.00%
Vehicle crime275.550.00%
Public order135.17225.00%
Drugs92.490.00%
Bicycle theft71.720.00%
Burglary61.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15300.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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 person74.60-87.04%
Other theft61.34-88.68%
Violence and sexual offences61.15-93.18%
Public order41.15-87.88%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8873.55-1.12%
Anti-social behaviour6516.86-18.75%
Theft from the person5412.453.85%
Other theft5310.3410.42%
Public order3310.15-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson176.32-19.05%
Shoplifting173.26-22.73%
Robbery163.2623.08%
Vehicle crime163.066.67%
Drugs103.06-9.09%
Burglary81.92-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.53-62.50%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8982.364.71%
Anti-social behaviour8017.059.59%
Public order5415.3228.57%
Theft from the person5210.34-21.21%
Other theft489.96-30.43%
Shoplifting229.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.2123.53%
Vehicle crime154.0250.00%
Burglary142.87-6.67%
Robbery132.68-31.58%
Drugs112.49-26.67%
Bicycle theft82.11-20.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8585.04-1.16%
Anti-social behaviour7316.28-17.98%
Other theft6913.9821.05%
Theft from the person6613.2288.57%
Public order4212.64180.00%
Shoplifting228.04-18.52%
Robbery194.2158.33%
Criminal damage and arson173.640.00%
Burglary153.2625.00%
Drugs152.8787.50%
Bicycle theft102.8742.86%
Vehicle crime101.92100.00%
Possession of weapons11.92-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8972.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences8617.050.00%
Other theft5716.470.00%
Theft from the person3510.920.00%
Shoplifting276.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.170.00%
Public order153.260.00%
Robbery122.870.00%
Burglary122.300.00%
Drugs82.300.00%
Bicycle theft71.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Other crime40.960.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202431
March 20246
January 202453
December 202348
November 202369
October 202357

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
January 202433
December 202354
November 202342
October 202315

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202431
January 202417
December 202322
November 202322
October 202327

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
April 202427
January 202416
December 202315
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202487
August 202463
July 20242
May 20244
April 202476
March 20246
January 202488
December 202389
November 202385
October 202386

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 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 2024106
April 202491
January 202465
December 202380
November 202373
October 202389

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 20241
April 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
May 20241
April 202429
January 202416
December 202313
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 356 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202463
March 20247
January 202454
December 202352
November 202366
October 202335

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202417
December 202321
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8FQ 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. 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. Hargwyne Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 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. Bucknell Close
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Acre Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ducie Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 23. Beverstone Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 26. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Chantrey Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Baytree Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1