SW9 8UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 8UG

SW9 8UG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.23 per 1,000 population. This SW9 8UG 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 8UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 8UG, encompassing approximately 6446 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (11.32% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)

SW9 8UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

SW9 8UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7846.23-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences5912.1011.32%
Theft from the person279.1512.50%
Other theft234.19130.00%
Public order193.5735.71%
Vehicle crime162.9577.78%
Robbery162.486.67%
Burglary132.4818.18%
Shoplifting132.02160.00%
Drugs122.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.86120.00%
Bicycle theft81.710.00%
Possession of weapons21.24-60.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12044.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences5318.622550.00%
Theft from the person248.22700.00%
Drugs163.721500.00%
Robbery152.480.00%
Public order142.33600.00%
Burglary112.170.00%
Other theft101.71150.00%
Vehicle crime91.550.00%
Shoplifting51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.780.00%
Possession of weapons50.78400.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

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 theft42.17100.00%
Theft from the person30.62-72.73%
Public order20.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 person113.41-78.43%
Violence and sexual offences41.71-92.59%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Other theft20.31-86.67%
Public order20.31-81.82%
Robbery10.31-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9744.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences5415.05671.43%
Theft from the person518.38628.57%
Robbery177.910.00%
Other theft152.64150.00%
Public order112.33175.00%
Shoplifting111.710.00%
Vehicle crime81.710.00%
Drugs81.240.00%
Burglary71.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.09400.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences73.88-88.52%
Theft from the person71.09-85.11%
Other theft61.09-85.71%
Public order40.93-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-91.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7349.64-6.41%
Violence and sexual offences6111.321.67%
Theft from the person479.460.00%
Other theft427.2927.27%
Public order246.52-40.00%
Robbery133.72-7.14%
Shoplifting132.02-13.33%
Vehicle crime132.02-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson122.02-14.29%
Drugs81.8633.33%
Burglary71.24-30.00%
Bicycle theft41.09-33.33%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7852.746.85%
Violence and sexual offences6012.10-10.45%
Theft from the person479.314.44%
Public order407.29110.53%
Other theft336.21-15.38%
Vehicle crime155.127.14%
Shoplifting152.33-21.05%
Robbery142.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson142.1727.27%
Burglary102.17-9.09%
Drugs61.55-57.14%
Bicycle theft60.93-45.45%
Other crime10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7352.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences6711.320.00%
Theft from the person4510.390.00%
Other theft396.980.00%
Public order196.050.00%
Shoplifting192.950.00%
Robbery162.950.00%
Vehicle crime142.480.00%
Drugs142.170.00%
Burglary112.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.710.00%
Bicycle theft111.710.00%
Possession of weapons11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 86.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 2024120
April 202497
January 202473
December 202378
November 202373

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 202412
December 202314
November 202311

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 20248
January 202413
December 202315
November 202314

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20244
May 20242
April 202415
March 20246
January 202442
December 202333
November 202339

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 20242
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 202424
December 202340
November 202319

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 367 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 40.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202453
July 20242
May 20244
April 202454
March 20247
January 202461
December 202360
November 202367

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
May 20241
April 202417
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 262 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 20243
May 202411
April 202451
March 20247
January 202447
December 202347
November 202345

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 8UG 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. 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
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Kellett Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Atlantic Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B223
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rushcroft Road
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Tilia Walk
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Electric Lane
    Total8
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Gresham Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Geneva Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Corry Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Marcus Garvey Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clifford Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Saltoun Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. James Joyce Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Louise Bennett Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mervan Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Leeson Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Jelf Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Millbrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Heritage Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Loughborough Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1