SW9 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8JS

SW9 8JS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 434 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.88 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8JS, encompassing approximately 7767 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (11.84% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (44) incidents (62.96% increase)

SW9 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 42
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

SW9 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9955.88-15.38%
Violence and sexual offences8512.7511.84%
Theft from the person4410.9462.96%
Other theft355.66150.00%
Drugs324.5160.00%
Public order324.1228.00%
Shoplifting204.1253.85%
Robbery192.575.56%
Criminal damage and arson182.4563.64%
Vehicle crime152.32-6.25%
Burglary141.937.69%
Bicycle theft131.801200.00%
Possession of weapons51.670.00%
Other crime30.6450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11746.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences7615.063700.00%
Theft from the person279.78800.00%
Public order253.481150.00%
Drugs203.221900.00%
Robbery182.570.00%
Vehicle crime162.320.00%
Other theft142.06250.00%
Burglary131.800.00%
Shoplifting131.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.670.00%
Possession of weapons51.42400.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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 theft41.80100.00%
Theft from the person30.51-72.73%
Public order20.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
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 person112.83-82.81%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-95.18%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Other theft20.26-92.31%
Public order20.26-84.62%
Robbery10.26-95.65%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9249.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences8311.841085.71%
Theft from the person6410.69814.29%
Shoplifting298.240.00%
Other theft263.73333.33%
Robbery233.350.00%
Vehicle crime192.960.00%
Drugs132.450.00%
Public order131.67225.00%
Bicycle theft71.670.00%
Burglary70.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90400.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

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 offences73.22-92.13%
Theft from the person70.90-87.27%
Other theft60.90-89.09%
Public order40.77-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-94.44%

In January 2024, 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 offences8953.952.30%
Anti-social behaviour7411.46-8.64%
Other theft559.5325.00%
Theft from the person557.080.00%
Public order407.08-21.57%
Drugs215.1550.00%
Robbery192.7026.67%
Shoplifting192.45-9.52%
Vehicle crime182.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.3238.46%
Burglary52.32-68.75%
Bicycle theft30.64-57.14%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8753.821.16%
Anti-social behaviour8111.209.46%
Theft from the person5510.43-17.91%
Public order517.082.00%
Other theft446.57-32.31%
Shoplifting215.66-4.55%
Burglary162.700.00%
Robbery152.06-28.57%
Drugs141.93-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson131.80-18.75%
Vehicle crime121.67-20.00%
Bicycle theft71.54-36.36%
Possession of weapons10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8659.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour7411.07-22.11%
Theft from the person679.5381.08%
Other theft658.6310.17%
Public order508.37127.27%
Shoplifting226.44-15.38%
Robbery212.8375.00%
Drugs192.7011.76%
Burglary162.4560.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.06-15.79%
Vehicle crime152.06275.00%
Bicycle theft111.9357.14%
Possession of weapons21.42-33.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9551.8911.76%
Violence and sexual offences8612.230.00%
Other theft5911.0734.09%
Theft from the person377.60-17.78%
Shoplifting264.76-3.70%
Public order223.35-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson192.83-26.92%
Drugs172.4521.43%
Robbery122.19-29.41%
Burglary101.540.00%
Bicycle theft71.29133.33%
Other crime60.90200.00%
Vehicle crime40.77-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8652.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour8511.070.00%
Theft from the person4510.940.00%
Other theft445.790.00%
Public order345.660.00%
Shoplifting274.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson263.480.00%
Robbery173.350.00%
Drugs142.190.00%
Vehicle crime111.800.00%
Burglary101.420.00%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Other crime20.390.00%

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202420
July 20241
April 202413
January 202421
December 202314
November 202319
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 717 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024117
April 202492
January 202474
December 202381
November 202374
October 202395
September 202385

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
April 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202315
October 20234
September 202311

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
April 20247
January 20245
December 202316
November 202316
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 354 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202414
July 20244
May 20242
April 202426
March 20246
January 202455
December 202344
November 202365
October 202359
September 202344

A total of 275 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
January 202440
December 202351
November 202350
October 202322
September 202334

A total of 145 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
May 20241
April 202423
January 202419
December 202315
November 202321
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 415 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202427
July 20243
May 202411
April 202464
March 20247
January 202455
December 202355
November 202367
October 202337
September 202345

A total of 691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202476
July 20242
May 20244
April 202483
March 20247
January 202489
December 202387
November 202386
October 202386
September 202386

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
April 202429
January 202419
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
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 8JS 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. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 5. 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
  • 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. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Buckner Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 30. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1