SE1 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7BQ

SE1 7BQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 111.83 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7BQ, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 7BQ area, explore the SE1 7BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (111) incidents (65.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (79) incidents (216.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)

SE1 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 32

SE1 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111111.8365.67%
Other theft7937.50216.00%
Violence and sexual offences3126.6914.81%
Anti-social behaviour3010.47-34.78%
Robbery2110.1475.00%
Shoplifting167.0960.00%
Burglary115.41266.67%
Bicycle theft103.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.380.00%
Drugs62.3650.00%
Public order62.03-33.33%
Other crime22.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6772.301575.00%
Anti-social behaviour4622.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences2715.54575.00%
Other theft259.12400.00%
Robbery128.45500.00%
Shoplifting104.05900.00%
Public order93.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.040.00%
Drugs42.36300.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.09-16.67%
Theft from the person41.69-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.350.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1612.16-86.55%
Other theft65.41-85.37%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-87.10%
Public order31.35-72.73%
Shoplifting21.01-88.89%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person119100.68815.38%
Other theft4140.20720.00%
Violence and sexual offences3113.853000.00%
Anti-social behaviour2910.470.00%
Robbery199.801800.00%
Shoplifting186.42200.00%
Drugs156.08650.00%
Bicycle theft115.071000.00%
Public order113.72120.00%
Burglary23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1311.821200.00%
Shoplifting64.390.00%
Other theft52.030.00%
Public order51.690.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.340.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.34-98.73%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7992.57-18.56%
Other theft6226.69-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences3620.95-18.18%
Robbery3112.1693.75%
Anti-social behaviour2110.47-22.22%
Public order157.0915.38%
Burglary65.070.00%
Shoplifting62.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.69100.00%
Drugs31.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.01-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person97103.0419.75%
Other theft6832.77-24.44%
Violence and sexual offences4422.972.33%
Anti-social behaviour2714.87-34.15%
Robbery169.126.67%
Shoplifting155.4125.00%
Public order135.07-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson94.3912.50%
Burglary63.04-25.00%
Drugs42.03100.00%
Bicycle theft41.35-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft90111.15-10.89%
Theft from the person8130.418.00%
Violence and sexual offences4327.3722.86%
Anti-social behaviour4114.5317.14%
Public order1613.8577.78%
Robbery155.41200.00%
Shoplifting125.07-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson84.05-11.11%
Burglary82.70-11.11%
Bicycle theft72.7016.67%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Drugs21.35-50.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft101105.070.00%
Theft from the person7534.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences3525.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour3511.820.00%
Shoplifting2111.820.00%
Public order97.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.040.00%
Burglary93.040.00%
Bicycle theft63.040.00%
Robbery52.030.00%
Drugs41.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 482 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202425
July 20245
May 20246
April 202441
March 20245
January 202462
December 202368
November 202390
October 2023101

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202431
December 202316
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 663 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202467
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024119
March 202413
February 20241
January 202479
December 202397
November 202381
October 202375

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 20244
May 20244
April 202431
March 20241
January 202436
December 202344
November 202343
October 202335

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202418
March 20246
January 20246
December 202315
November 202312
October 202321

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202446
April 202429
January 202421
December 202327
November 202341
October 202335

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20245
January 202415
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total34
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total32
    Other theft9
    Robbery7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total26
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chicheley Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Waterloo
    Total16
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Concert Hall Approach
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ferry Terminal
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 17. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Launcelot Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Grindal Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Theed Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Stamford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Upper Ground
    Total1
    Robbery1