SW9 8QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8QB

SW9 8QB, Lambeth has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.09 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8QB 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 8QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8QB, encompassing approximately 8705 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 8QB area, explore the SW9 8QB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SW9 8QB area, visit the SW9 8QB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-25.68% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-12.20% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)

SW9 8QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27
  • Vining Street with total crimes: 14

SW9 8QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5523.09-25.68%
Violence and sexual offences366.32-12.20%
Public order164.14128.57%
Criminal damage and arson151.84150.00%
Other theft141.72250.00%
Theft from the person131.6144.44%
Vehicle crime121.49500.00%
Drugs111.3810.00%
Burglary91.26-10.00%
Shoplifting81.03700.00%
Robbery50.92-28.57%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Bicycle theft30.34200.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7420.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences418.500.00%
Drugs104.710.00%
Burglary101.150.00%
Theft from the person91.150.00%
Robbery71.030.00%
Public order70.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Other theft40.69300.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.11-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4817.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences325.513100.00%
Other theft143.680.00%
Vehicle crime101.610.00%
Theft from the person101.150.00%
Robbery81.150.00%
Public order80.920.00%
Burglary70.920.00%
Drugs70.800.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Bicycle theft30.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.340.00%
Other crime20.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-98.39%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6225.7312.73%
Anti-social behaviour507.122.04%
Other theft205.7425.00%
Public order182.3028.57%
Drugs152.07114.29%
Vehicle crime141.7255.56%
Theft from the person121.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.38-9.09%
Burglary81.15300.00%
Robbery60.9250.00%
Shoplifting50.69400.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5521.255.77%
Anti-social behaviour496.3244.12%
Other theft165.6360.00%
Public order141.8427.27%
Theft from the person141.6127.27%
Criminal damage and arson111.610.00%
Vehicle crime91.2612.50%
Drugs71.03-46.15%
Robbery40.80-20.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Burglary20.23-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.11-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5219.18-8.77%
Anti-social behaviour345.97-33.33%
Drugs133.91-13.33%
Public order111.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.26-31.25%
Theft from the person111.2622.22%
Other theft101.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.150.00%
Burglary50.9225.00%
Robbery50.57-16.67%
Shoplifting40.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5722.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.860.00%
Drugs151.840.00%
Other theft121.720.00%
Public order111.380.00%
Theft from the person91.260.00%
Vehicle crime81.030.00%
Robbery60.920.00%
Shoplifting50.690.00%
Burglary40.570.00%
Other crime40.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202474
April 202448
January 202450
December 202349
November 202334
October 202351

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 20242
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
January 202420
December 202316
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
April 20248
January 202418
December 202314
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202441
April 202432
March 20241
January 202462
December 202355
November 202352
October 202357

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202410
January 202414
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
April 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total27
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brixton
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Coldharbour Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tram Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Clifford Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Alderton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Fyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Ridgway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Loughborough Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Somerleyton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1