SW9 8SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8SH

SW9 8SH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.95 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8SH 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 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8SH, encompassing approximately 6913 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SW9 8SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Tilia Walk with total crimes: 9
  • Gresham Road with total crimes: 7

SW9 8SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3818.95-24.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.50-4.17%
Vehicle crime133.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.88120.00%
Shoplifting111.591000.00%
Public order81.59700.00%
Other theft61.16100.00%
Burglary60.87-25.00%
Robbery40.870.00%
Theft from the person30.58-40.00%
Other crime30.4350.00%
Drugs30.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5016.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.230.00%
Burglary83.470.00%
Theft from the person51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.720.00%
Drugs50.720.00%
Robbery40.720.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.14-90.91%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.331300.00%
Other theft112.020.00%
Burglary71.590.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Robbery50.720.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Theft from the person30.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.14-97.22%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.53-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.21-5.56%
Vehicle crime114.92-15.38%
Shoplifting101.59233.33%
Public order91.4580.00%
Other theft91.300.00%
Burglary81.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-44.44%
Drugs40.72-20.00%
Theft from the person40.58-33.33%
Robbery40.5833.33%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour365.7944.00%
Vehicle crime135.2118.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.8812.50%
Other theft91.3050.00%
Theft from the person61.30500.00%
Public order50.87-16.67%
Drugs50.720.00%
Robbery30.72-40.00%
Shoplifting30.43-25.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.62-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour254.34-26.47%
Vehicle crime113.62-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.59-27.27%
Other theft61.16-25.00%
Public order60.8750.00%
Robbery50.87150.00%
Drugs50.72-37.50%
Shoplifting40.7233.33%
Bicycle theft30.5850.00%
Burglary30.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour345.210.00%
Vehicle crime124.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.740.00%
Other theft81.590.00%
Drugs81.160.00%
Burglary41.160.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Shoplifting30.580.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202450
April 202423
January 202434
December 202336
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
April 20245
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
April 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
April 202414
March 20241
January 202436
December 202340
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Rathgar Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Coldharbour Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Loughborough Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rupert Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Featley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Belinda Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tram Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Heron Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Clifford Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Luxor Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Alderton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. James Joyce Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pomfret Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. St James'S Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fyfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Barrington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Ridgway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kemerton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Harbour Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Loughborough Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Padfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1