KENNINGTON ROAD, SE1 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7BJ

KENNINGTON ROAD, SE1 7BJ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 194 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.13 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7BJ, encompassing approximately 4716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 7BJ area, explore the SE1 7BJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 7BJ area, visit the SE1 7BJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-12.20% decrease)

SE1 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Pratt Walk with total crimes: 14

KENNINGTON ROAD, SE1 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3941.13-15.22%
Theft from the person398.2721.88%
Anti-social behaviour368.27-12.20%
Other theft207.63150.00%
Shoplifting124.24100.00%
Public order92.5428.57%
Bicycle theft81.91300.00%
Robbery71.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.48-22.22%
Drugs61.48200.00%
Burglary51.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4635.202200.00%
Anti-social behaviour419.750.00%
Theft from the person328.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.78800.00%
Other theft81.910.00%
Public order71.70600.00%
Shoplifting61.480.00%
Robbery51.270.00%
Burglary51.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.710.00%
Theft from the person368.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.630.00%
Other theft164.450.00%
Vehicle crime103.390.00%
Robbery82.120.00%
Burglary81.700.00%
Public order71.700.00%
Shoplifting51.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.42-81.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4339.2316.22%
Anti-social behaviour439.1222.86%
Other theft279.1268.75%
Theft from the person195.7218.75%
Robbery124.0371.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.54-26.67%
Public order82.33-20.00%
Vehicle crime61.70200.00%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Drugs40.8533.33%
Bicycle theft30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.64-40.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.23-13.95%
Anti-social behaviour357.85-12.50%
Other theft167.42-30.43%
Theft from the person163.39-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson153.3950.00%
Public order103.1811.11%
Robbery72.1216.67%
Shoplifting51.4825.00%
Burglary31.06-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.6450.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.4122.86%
Anti-social behaviour409.1211.11%
Other theft238.48-17.86%
Theft from the person224.88144.44%
Criminal damage and arson104.66100.00%
Public order92.12125.00%
Robbery61.91500.00%
Burglary51.27-37.50%
Shoplifting41.06-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-60.00%
Drugs10.42-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3631.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.630.00%
Other theft287.420.00%
Shoplifting95.940.00%
Theft from the person91.910.00%
Burglary81.910.00%
Drugs51.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Bicycle theft51.060.00%
Public order41.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202441
April 202421
January 202443
December 202335
November 202340
October 202336

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202446
July 20242
April 202440
January 202443
December 202337
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
April 202416
January 202427
December 202316
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
April 202436
January 202419
December 202316
November 202322
October 20239

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20248
January 202412
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202315
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total16
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pratt Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 11. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 17. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Bishop'S Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dodson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. A302
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Upper Marsh
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Sail Street
    Total1
    Burglary1