SW9 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8HY

SW9 8HY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 441 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.39 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8HY, encompassing approximately 8582 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (100) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (18.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (45) incidents (80.00% increase)

SW9 8HY 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 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10051.39-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences8911.6518.67%
Theft from the person4510.3780.00%
Other theft365.24176.92%
Public order334.1937.50%
Drugs283.8547.37%
Shoplifting223.2669.23%
Vehicle crime182.565.88%
Criminal damage and arson182.1063.64%
Robbery182.10-5.26%
Burglary142.1016.67%
Bicycle theft131.63333.33%
Possession of weapons41.510.00%
Other crime30.4750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12041.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences7513.983650.00%
Theft from the person258.74733.33%
Public order242.911100.00%
Drugs192.801800.00%
Robbery192.210.00%
Vehicle crime172.210.00%
Other theft131.98225.00%
Shoplifting131.510.00%
Burglary121.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.400.00%
Possession of weapons41.28300.00%
Bicycle theft30.47200.00%
Other crime20.350.00%

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 theft41.63100.00%
Theft from the person30.47-72.73%
Public order20.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

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 person112.56-83.08%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-95.06%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-50.00%
Other theft20.23-92.59%
Public order20.23-84.62%
Robbery10.23-96.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9646.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences8111.191057.14%
Theft from the person659.44828.57%
Shoplifting347.570.00%
Robbery293.960.00%
Other theft273.38350.00%
Vehicle crime193.150.00%
Drugs132.210.00%
Public order131.51225.00%
Burglary101.510.00%
Bicycle theft71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

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 offences72.91-92.13%
Theft from the person70.82-87.27%
Other theft60.82-88.89%
Public order40.70-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8948.243.49%
Anti-social behaviour6810.37-20.93%
Theft from the person557.921.85%
Other theft546.4125.58%
Public order406.29-24.53%
Drugs214.6616.67%
Robbery212.4531.25%
Vehicle crime192.4558.33%
Shoplifting182.21-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson172.1013.33%
Burglary61.98-68.42%
Bicycle theft30.70-66.67%
Other crime20.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8650.69-9.47%
Anti-social behaviour8610.0211.69%
Theft from the person5410.02-18.18%
Public order536.296.00%
Other theft436.18-36.76%
Shoplifting225.01-4.35%
Burglary192.5626.67%
Drugs182.210.00%
Robbery162.10-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson151.860.00%
Vehicle crime121.75-7.69%
Bicycle theft91.40-18.18%
Possession of weapons11.05-66.67%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9555.353.26%
Anti-social behaviour7711.07-21.43%
Other theft688.9719.30%
Theft from the person667.9278.38%
Public order507.69127.27%
Shoplifting235.83-17.86%
Robbery212.6861.54%
Drugs182.4512.50%
Burglary152.1036.36%
Criminal damage and arson151.75-16.67%
Vehicle crime131.75160.00%
Bicycle theft111.5157.14%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9848.0111.36%
Violence and sexual offences9211.42-1.08%
Other theft5710.7223.91%
Theft from the person376.64-17.78%
Shoplifting284.31-6.67%
Public order223.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson182.56-28.00%
Drugs162.1014.29%
Robbery131.86-18.75%
Burglary111.5110.00%
Bicycle theft71.28133.33%
Other crime50.8266.67%
Vehicle crime50.58-64.29%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9348.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour8810.840.00%
Other theft4610.250.00%
Theft from the person455.360.00%
Public order335.240.00%
Shoplifting303.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson253.500.00%
Robbery162.910.00%
Drugs141.860.00%
Vehicle crime141.630.00%
Burglary101.630.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20233

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.44 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 202318
November 202318
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 733 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 2024120
April 202496
January 202468
December 202386
November 202377
October 202398
September 202388

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
April 202419
January 202419
December 202312
November 202313
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202410
January 20246
December 202319
November 202315
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202427
March 20246
January 202454
December 202343
November 202368
October 202357
September 202346

A total of 276 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
January 202440
December 202353
November 202350
October 202322
September 202333

A total of 154 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
May 20241
April 202429
January 202421
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 413 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202425
July 20243
May 202411
April 202465
March 20247
January 202455
December 202354
November 202366
October 202337
September 202345

A total of 713 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202475
July 20242
May 20244
April 202481
March 20247
January 202489
December 202386
November 202395
October 202392
September 202393

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 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 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 20233

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 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8HY 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. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 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. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 29. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1