SW9 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 9BY

SW9 9BY, Lambeth has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This SW9 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 9BY, encompassing approximately 10824 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW9 9BY area, explore the SW9 9BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-29.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

SW9 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hargwyne Street with total crimes: 21
  • Stockwell with total crimes: 12
  • Levehurst Way with total crimes: 11

SW9 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.97-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour394.25-29.09%
Vehicle crime133.60116.67%
Theft from the person121.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson111.1137.50%
Burglary91.02125.00%
Robbery80.8333.33%
Public order70.74-22.22%
Other theft70.6516.67%
Bicycle theft40.65100.00%
Shoplifting30.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Drugs10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5515.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences485.080.00%
Theft from the person144.430.00%
Public order91.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.830.00%
Robbery60.740.00%
Vehicle crime60.550.00%
Other theft60.550.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Burglary40.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.6411.11%
Anti-social behaviour303.70-3.23%
Other theft292.7711.54%
Theft from the person252.6831.58%
Vehicle crime192.31280.00%
Robbery131.768.33%
Public order91.2080.00%
Shoplifting80.83300.00%
Burglary70.74-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Drugs30.46-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-90.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.24-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour313.33-13.89%
Other theft262.86-23.53%
Theft from the person192.40-50.00%
Robbery121.7671.43%
Burglary101.11-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson100.92-41.18%
Drugs60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.55-54.55%
Public order50.46-58.33%
Shoplifting20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.43-18.52%
Theft from the person384.068.57%
Anti-social behaviour363.5144.00%
Other theft343.336.25%
Criminal damage and arson173.1470.00%
Public order121.57100.00%
Burglary111.1157.14%
Vehicle crime111.0222.22%
Drugs71.02133.33%
Shoplifting70.65133.33%
Robbery70.65-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.65400.00%
Other crime30.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5418.5714.89%
Theft from the person354.99-12.50%
Other theft323.23-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour252.96-46.81%
Robbery112.31-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson101.0266.67%
Vehicle crime90.920.00%
Burglary70.830.00%
Public order60.65-33.33%
Shoplifting30.55-57.14%
Drugs30.28-57.14%
Other crime30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4722.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences474.340.00%
Other theft464.340.00%
Theft from the person404.250.00%
Robbery133.700.00%
Public order91.200.00%
Vehicle crime90.830.00%
Shoplifting70.830.00%
Burglary70.650.00%
Drugs70.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Bicycle theft50.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202419
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202455
April 202430
January 202431
December 202336
November 202325
October 202347

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
April 20241
January 202410
December 202317
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 20249
January 20245
December 202312
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202448
April 202440
January 202436
December 202344
November 202354
October 202347

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202429
January 202426
December 202334
November 202332
October 202346

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 70 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 183 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
April 202425
January 202419
December 202338
November 202335
October 202340

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 9BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hargwyne Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Stockwell
    Total12
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Levehurst Way
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Romero Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Swan Mews
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour10
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nealden Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Union Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Clitheroe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mayflower Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Houghton Square
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 12. Combermere Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 13. Stockwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Kay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rhodesia Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Burnley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Sidney Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Clapham Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Studley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Moat Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Stockwell Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Argyll Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Fergusson Mews
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Paradise Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Crossford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Stockwell Park Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Somerville Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 29. A203
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Stockwell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2