SW9 9SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW9 9SL

SW9 9SL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 418 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.37 per 1,000 population. This SW9 9SL 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 9SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW9 9SL, encompassing approximately 11818 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (12.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (-18.58% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)

SW9 9SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brixton with total crimes: 54
  • Police Station with total crimes: 31
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31

SW9 9SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9635.3712.94%
Anti-social behaviour928.12-18.58%
Theft from the person387.7872.73%
Other theft343.22126.67%
Public order262.884.00%
Shoplifting232.2064.29%
Vehicle crime221.95266.67%
Criminal damage and arson211.8675.00%
Drugs211.7823.53%
Robbery161.78-20.00%
Burglary151.3525.00%
Bicycle theft91.27200.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11329.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences859.564150.00%
Public order257.191150.00%
Theft from the person222.12633.33%
Robbery201.860.00%
Drugs171.691600.00%
Other theft151.44275.00%
Shoplifting141.270.00%
Burglary121.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.020.00%
Possession of weapons61.02500.00%
Vehicle crime60.510.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Other crime20.250.00%

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 theft41.18100.00%
Theft from the person30.34-72.73%
Public order20.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

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 person111.86-82.26%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-95.65%
Criminal damage and arson20.34-66.67%
Other theft20.17-93.55%
Public order20.17-86.67%
Robbery10.17-96.55%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9235.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences927.781433.33%
Theft from the person627.78785.71%
Shoplifting355.250.00%
Other theft312.96416.67%
Robbery292.620.00%
Vehicle crime202.450.00%
Public order151.69275.00%
Bicycle theft111.270.00%
Drugs110.930.00%
Burglary100.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.85500.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72.03-86.27%
Other theft60.59-89.66%
Violence and sexual offences60.51-93.62%
Public order40.51-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-94.74%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9435.542.17%
Anti-social behaviour687.95-23.60%
Other theft585.7545.00%
Theft from the person514.910.00%
Public order404.32-18.37%
Robbery233.3843.75%
Drugs211.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.78-26.92%
Shoplifting181.61-21.74%
Vehicle crime131.5262.50%
Burglary71.10-53.33%
Bicycle theft40.59-33.33%
Other crime20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9236.64-8.91%
Anti-social behaviour897.7830.88%
Theft from the person517.53-8.93%
Public order494.3248.48%
Other theft404.15-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson263.3844.44%
Shoplifting232.200.00%
Robbery161.95-23.81%
Burglary151.350.00%
Drugs141.27-17.65%
Vehicle crime81.18-42.86%
Bicycle theft60.68-45.45%
Other crime30.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10136.55-0.98%
Anti-social behaviour688.55-23.60%
Theft from the person565.7569.70%
Other theft524.748.33%
Public order334.4073.68%
Shoplifting232.79-20.69%
Robbery211.9561.54%
Criminal damage and arson181.780.00%
Drugs171.526.25%
Burglary151.4425.00%
Vehicle crime141.27180.00%
Bicycle theft111.1857.14%
Possession of weapons30.9350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10233.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour898.630.00%
Other theft487.530.00%
Theft from the person334.060.00%
Shoplifting292.790.00%
Public order192.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.610.00%
Drugs161.520.00%
Robbery131.350.00%
Burglary121.100.00%
Bicycle theft71.020.00%
Other crime50.590.00%
Vehicle crime50.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 87.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202492
August 2024113
April 202492
January 202468
December 202389
November 202368
October 202389

A total of 674 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202485
July 20242
May 20244
April 202492
March 20246
January 202494
December 202392
November 2023101
October 2023102

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202410
January 20247
December 202315
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 202419
December 202326
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 20242
May 20242
April 202415
March 20244
January 202440
December 202349
November 202333
October 202319

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 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
May 20241
April 202429
January 202423
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202414
April 202435
January 202418
December 202323
November 202323
October 202329

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 20241
April 202411
January 202421
December 202314
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20246
April 202420
January 202413
December 20238
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202415
July 20244
May 20242
April 202431
March 20246
January 202458
December 202340
November 202352
October 202348

A total of 334 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202422
July 20243
May 202411
April 202462
March 20247
January 202451
December 202351
November 202356
October 202333

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW9 9SL 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. Police Station
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total24
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Robbery3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Hargwyne Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 7. Brighton Terrace
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vining Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. A2217
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Electric Avenue
    Total7
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gateley Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Astoria Walk
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nealden Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Valentia Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nursery Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 24. Rumsey Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Knowle Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Wynne Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Villa Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Benedict Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Canterbury Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Tunstall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1