SE1 7DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7DH

SE1 7DH, Lambeth has recorded a total of 339 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.16 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7DH 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 7DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7DH, encompassing approximately 3163 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 7DH area, explore the SE1 7DH 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: (80) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)

SE1 7DH 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 7DH 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 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person111107.1665.67%
Other theft8035.09220.00%
Violence and sexual offences3425.2917.24%
Anti-social behaviour3310.75-32.65%
Robbery2110.4375.00%
Shoplifting166.6460.00%
Bicycle theft115.06450.00%
Burglary113.48266.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.480.00%
Drugs62.2150.00%
Public order61.90-33.33%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6769.231575.00%
Anti-social behaviour4921.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences2915.49625.00%
Other theft259.17400.00%
Robbery127.90500.00%
Shoplifting103.79900.00%
Public order93.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.840.00%
Drugs42.21300.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%

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 theft56.64-16.67%
Theft from the person41.58-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.260.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

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 person1611.38-86.55%
Other theft65.06-85.37%
Violence and sexual offences41.90-87.10%
Public order31.26-75.00%
Shoplifting20.95-88.89%
Other crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-94.74%

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 person11994.83815.38%
Other theft4137.62720.00%
Violence and sexual offences3112.963000.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.800.00%
Robbery199.481800.00%
Shoplifting186.01200.00%
Drugs155.69650.00%
Public order124.74140.00%
Bicycle theft113.791000.00%
Burglary23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%

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 person1311.061200.00%
Shoplifting64.110.00%
Other theft51.900.00%
Public order51.580.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.32-98.73%

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 person7986.61-18.56%
Other theft6224.97-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences3619.60-18.18%
Robbery3111.3893.75%
Anti-social behaviour219.80-22.22%
Public order156.6415.38%
Burglary64.740.00%
Shoplifting61.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.58100.00%
Drugs31.26-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.95-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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 person9796.4119.75%
Other theft6830.66-24.44%
Violence and sexual offences4421.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour2713.91-37.21%
Robbery168.536.67%
Shoplifting155.0625.00%
Public order134.74-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson94.1112.50%
Burglary62.84-25.00%
Drugs41.90100.00%
Bicycle theft41.26-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.26-50.00%

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 theft90105.26-10.89%
Theft from the person8128.458.00%
Violence and sexual offences4425.6018.92%
Anti-social behaviour4313.9122.86%
Public order1713.5988.89%
Robbery155.37200.00%
Shoplifting124.74-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson83.79-11.11%
Burglary82.53-11.11%
Bicycle theft72.5316.67%
Vehicle crime42.210.00%
Drugs21.26-50.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%

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 theft10198.940.00%
Theft from the person7531.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences3723.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour3511.700.00%
Shoplifting2111.060.00%
Public order96.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.840.00%
Burglary92.840.00%
Bicycle theft62.840.00%
Robbery51.900.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
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 483 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
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 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 20244
May 20244
April 202431
March 20241
January 202436
December 202344
November 202344
October 202337

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 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202449
April 202430
January 202421
December 202327
November 202343
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 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
January 202415
December 202313
November 202317
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 7DH 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. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 18. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Launcelot Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Grindal Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Theed Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Stamford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1