POPE'S ROAD, SW9 8JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8JH

POPE'S ROAD, SW9 8JH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 429 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.42 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8JH 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 8JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8JH, encompassing approximately 8859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)

SW9 8JH 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

POPE'S ROAD, SW9 8JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9548.42-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences9110.7216.67%
Theft from the person4110.2770.83%
Drugs334.6357.14%
Public order333.7237.50%
Other theft323.72128.57%
Shoplifting203.6153.85%
Robbery192.265.56%
Vehicle crime172.1421.43%
Criminal damage and arson161.9260.00%
Burglary151.8125.00%
Bicycle theft101.69400.00%
Possession of weapons41.13-33.33%
Other crime30.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12541.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences7814.113800.00%
Theft from the person248.80700.00%
Public order242.711100.00%
Drugs212.712000.00%
Robbery182.370.00%
Other theft142.03250.00%
Vehicle crime141.580.00%
Shoplifting131.580.00%
Burglary121.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.350.00%
Possession of weapons61.13500.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.34100.00%

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 theft41.58100.00%
Theft from the person30.45-72.73%
Public order20.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

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 person112.48-83.08%
Violence and sexual offences41.24-95.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Other theft20.23-91.67%
Public order20.23-85.71%
Robbery10.23-95.83%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9243.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences8010.381042.86%
Theft from the person659.03828.57%
Shoplifting297.340.00%
Other theft243.27300.00%
Robbery242.710.00%
Vehicle crime172.710.00%
Public order141.92250.00%
Drugs131.580.00%
Bicycle theft81.470.00%
Burglary80.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90400.00%
Other crime20.560.00%

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 offences72.82-91.46%
Theft from the person70.79-87.04%
Other theft60.79-88.68%
Public order40.68-90.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8246.96-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour759.26-13.79%
Theft from the person548.471.89%
Other theft536.1035.90%
Public order415.98-21.15%
Drugs224.6357.14%
Robbery212.4831.25%
Criminal damage and arson202.3725.00%
Shoplifting172.26-19.05%
Vehicle crime161.9233.33%
Burglary91.81-43.75%
Bicycle theft31.02-57.14%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8747.527.41%
Violence and sexual offences869.82-7.53%
Theft from the person539.71-17.19%
Public order525.986.12%
Other theft395.87-36.07%
Shoplifting214.40-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson162.37-5.88%
Robbery161.81-23.81%
Burglary161.81-5.88%
Drugs141.81-26.32%
Vehicle crime121.580.00%
Bicycle theft71.35-36.36%
Possession of weapons10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9352.941.09%
Anti-social behaviour8110.50-16.49%
Theft from the person649.1482.86%
Other theft617.2227.08%
Public order496.89133.33%
Shoplifting225.53-15.38%
Robbery212.4875.00%
Drugs192.375.56%
Burglary172.1454.55%
Criminal damage and arson171.92-10.53%
Vehicle crime121.92140.00%
Bicycle theft111.3583.33%
Possession of weapons21.24-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9745.0411.49%
Violence and sexual offences9210.953.37%
Other theft4810.3814.29%
Theft from the person355.42-16.67%
Shoplifting263.95-3.70%
Public order212.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.37-24.00%
Drugs182.1428.57%
Robbery122.03-20.00%
Burglary111.3510.00%
Other crime61.24100.00%
Bicycle theft60.68100.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8945.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour8710.050.00%
Other theft429.820.00%
Theft from the person424.740.00%
Public order354.740.00%
Shoplifting273.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson253.050.00%
Robbery152.820.00%
Drugs141.690.00%
Vehicle crime131.580.00%
Burglary101.470.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 739 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202495
August 2024125
April 202492
January 202475
December 202387
November 202381
October 202397
September 202387

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 20241
April 202413
January 202422
December 202314
November 202319
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20244
January 202441
December 202352
November 202349
October 202321
September 202335

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202478
July 20242
May 20244
April 202480
March 20247
January 202482
December 202386
November 202393
October 202392
September 202389

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202414
April 202417
January 202416
December 202312
November 202312
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 325 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202424
March 20246
January 202453
December 202339
November 202361
October 202348
September 202342

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 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 20245
March 20241
January 202420
December 202316
November 202317
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 147 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
May 20241
April 202424
January 202421
December 202316
November 202321
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 399 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202465
March 20247
January 202454
December 202353
November 202364
October 202335
September 202342

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202429
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
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 8JH 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. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
  • 23. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1