SW9 8QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8QQ

SW9 8QQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 439 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.88 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8QQ 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 8QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8QQ, encompassing approximately 10005 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 8QQ area, explore the SW9 8QQ 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 (-18.85% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (41) incidents (78.26% increase)

SW9 8QQ 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 8QQ 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 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9943.88-18.85%
Violence and sexual offences969.8926.32%
Theft from the person419.5978.26%
Public order344.1041.67%
Other theft323.40146.15%
Drugs293.2052.63%
Shoplifting222.9069.23%
Vehicle crime182.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.8054.55%
Robbery171.70-10.53%
Burglary161.7023.08%
Bicycle theft101.60233.33%
Other crime41.0033.33%
Possession of weapons40.40-20.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12235.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences7612.193700.00%
Public order247.601100.00%
Theft from the person232.40666.67%
Drugs192.301800.00%
Robbery191.900.00%
Other theft131.90225.00%
Burglary131.300.00%
Shoplifting131.300.00%
Vehicle crime121.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.200.00%
Possession of weapons51.10400.00%
Other crime30.500.00%
Bicycle theft30.30200.00%

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 theft41.40100.00%
Theft from the person30.40-72.73%
Public order20.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

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 person112.20-83.08%
Violence and sexual offences41.10-95.06%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Other theft20.20-92.00%
Public order20.20-86.67%
Robbery10.20-96.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9740.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences819.691057.14%
Theft from the person658.10828.57%
Shoplifting346.500.00%
Robbery303.400.00%
Other theft253.00316.67%
Vehicle crime162.500.00%
Public order151.60275.00%
Drugs131.500.00%
Burglary101.300.00%
Bicycle theft81.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80400.00%
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 offences72.50-91.95%
Theft from the person70.70-86.79%
Other theft60.70-88.89%
Public order40.60-90.24%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-95.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8741.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour708.70-22.22%
Other theft547.0038.46%
Theft from the person535.400.00%
Public order415.30-21.15%
Robbery234.1053.33%
Drugs222.3037.50%
Criminal damage and arson202.2017.65%
Shoplifting182.00-18.18%
Vehicle crime161.8045.45%
Burglary91.60-43.75%
Bicycle theft30.90-57.14%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9042.688.43%
Violence and sexual offences879.00-10.31%
Theft from the person538.70-15.87%
Public order525.306.12%
Other theft395.20-37.10%
Shoplifting223.90-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson172.200.00%
Drugs161.70-11.11%
Burglary161.600.00%
Robbery151.60-28.57%
Vehicle crime111.500.00%
Bicycle theft71.10-30.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9747.283.19%
Anti-social behaviour839.69-17.00%
Theft from the person638.3080.00%
Other theft626.3029.17%
Public order496.20122.73%
Shoplifting234.90-17.86%
Robbery212.3061.54%
Drugs182.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.80-10.53%
Burglary161.7033.33%
Vehicle crime111.60175.00%
Bicycle theft101.1042.86%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10040.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences949.990.00%
Other theft489.400.00%
Theft from the person354.800.00%
Shoplifting283.500.00%
Public order222.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson192.200.00%
Drugs181.900.00%
Robbery131.800.00%
Burglary121.300.00%
Bicycle theft71.200.00%
Other crime60.700.00%
Vehicle crime40.600.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 661 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 2024122
April 202497
January 202470
December 202390
November 202383
October 2023100

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20241
April 202413
January 202422
December 202316
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 245 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202424
July 20242
May 20242
April 202415
March 20244
January 202441
December 202352
November 202349
October 202322

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202476
July 20242
May 20244
April 202481
March 20247
January 202487
December 202387
November 202397
October 202394

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
April 202416
January 202416
December 202311
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202413
July 20244
May 20242
April 202425
March 20246
January 202454
December 202339
November 202362
October 202348

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202420
December 202317
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
April 202410
January 20249
December 202316
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
May 20241
April 202430
January 202423
December 202315
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 354 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202423
July 20243
May 202411
April 202465
March 20247
January 202453
December 202353
November 202363
October 202335

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.86 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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
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 8QQ 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. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. 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. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1