SW9 8HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8HE

SW9 8HE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 420 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.53 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8HE 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 8HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8HE, encompassing approximately 7995 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-18.97% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (9.59% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (84.00% increase)

SW9 8HE 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 8HE 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 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9452.53-18.97%
Violence and sexual offences8011.769.59%
Theft from the person4610.0184.00%
Other theft365.75176.92%
Public order324.5033.33%
Drugs284.0047.37%
Shoplifting203.5042.86%
Robbery182.500.00%
Vehicle crime172.256.25%
Criminal damage and arson162.1360.00%
Burglary132.0018.18%
Bicycle theft131.63550.00%
Possession of weapons41.630.00%
Other crime30.5050.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11643.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences7314.513550.00%
Theft from the person259.13733.33%
Public order243.131100.00%
Drugs193.001800.00%
Robbery182.380.00%
Vehicle crime162.250.00%
Shoplifting142.000.00%
Other theft131.75225.00%
Burglary111.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.380.00%
Possession of weapons41.25300.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 theft41.75100.00%
Theft from the person30.50-72.73%
Public order20.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

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 person112.75-83.08%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-95.06%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.25-92.31%
Public order20.25-84.62%
Robbery10.25-96.43%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9148.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences8111.381057.14%
Theft from the person6510.13828.57%
Shoplifting308.130.00%
Robbery283.750.00%
Other theft263.50333.33%
Vehicle crime183.250.00%
Drugs132.250.00%
Public order131.63225.00%
Burglary81.630.00%
Bicycle theft71.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88300.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

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 offences73.13-91.95%
Theft from the person70.88-87.50%
Other theft60.88-89.09%
Public order40.75-89.74%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-93.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8750.781.16%
Anti-social behaviour6610.88-17.50%
Theft from the person568.253.70%
Other theft557.0027.91%
Public order396.88-26.42%
Drugs214.8831.25%
Robbery192.6318.75%
Vehicle crime182.3850.00%
Shoplifting182.25-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson162.2545.45%
Burglary52.00-72.22%
Bicycle theft30.63-66.67%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8652.78-3.37%
Anti-social behaviour8010.768.11%
Theft from the person5410.01-19.40%
Public order536.756.00%
Other theft436.63-34.85%
Shoplifting225.38-4.35%
Burglary182.7520.00%
Robbery162.25-23.81%
Drugs162.00-11.11%
Vehicle crime122.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.50-26.67%
Bicycle theft91.38-18.18%
Possession of weapons11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8957.912.30%
Anti-social behaviour7411.13-20.43%
Theft from the person679.2681.08%
Other theft668.3820.00%
Public order508.25138.10%
Shoplifting236.25-11.54%
Robbery212.8875.00%
Drugs182.6320.00%
Burglary152.2536.36%
Criminal damage and arson151.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime121.88140.00%
Bicycle theft111.5057.14%
Possession of weapons21.38-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9349.4014.81%
Violence and sexual offences8711.634.82%
Other theft5510.8819.57%
Theft from the person376.88-17.78%
Shoplifting264.63-3.70%
Public order213.25-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson182.63-28.00%
Drugs152.2515.38%
Robbery121.88-25.00%
Burglary111.5010.00%
Bicycle theft71.38133.33%
Other crime50.88150.00%
Vehicle crime50.63-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8349.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour8110.380.00%
Other theft4610.130.00%
Theft from the person455.750.00%
Public order345.630.00%
Shoplifting274.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson253.380.00%
Robbery163.130.00%
Drugs132.000.00%
Vehicle crime131.630.00%
Burglary101.630.00%
Bicycle theft31.250.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 144 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 20241
April 202413
January 202421
December 202316
November 202318
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 695 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 2024116
April 202491
January 202466
December 202380
November 202374
October 202393
September 202381

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
April 202418
January 202418
December 202312
November 202312
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20248
January 20245
December 202318
November 202315
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 352 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202426
March 20246
January 202455
December 202343
November 202366
October 202355
September 202346

A total of 274 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
January 202439
December 202353
November 202350
October 202321
September 202334

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
May 20241
April 202428
January 202419
December 202316
November 202321
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 416 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202425
July 20243
May 202411
April 202465
March 20247
January 202456
December 202354
November 202367
October 202337
September 202345

A total of 679 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202473
July 20242
May 20244
April 202481
March 20247
January 202487
December 202386
November 202389
October 202387
September 202383

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
April 202430
January 202418
December 202322
November 202323
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8HE 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. 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. 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. Porden Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 24. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1