HERCULES ROAD, SE1 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7DX

HERCULES ROAD, SE1 7DX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 308 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.99 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7DX, encompassing approximately 5311 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (64) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-26.47% decrease)

SE1 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 79
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

HERCULES ROAD, SE1 7DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7257.9916.13%
Theft from the person6413.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour5012.05-26.47%
Other theft439.41290.91%
Robbery148.10180.00%
Shoplifting132.64116.67%
Public order122.45-29.41%
Drugs92.26800.00%
Burglary81.69166.67%
Bicycle theft81.51166.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.51-11.11%
Other crime31.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6843.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences6212.806100.00%
Theft from the person4011.670.00%
Public order177.531600.00%
Other theft113.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.07800.00%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Robbery51.130.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.560.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6643.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences4812.434700.00%
Anti-social behaviour359.040.00%
Other theft296.590.00%
Shoplifting115.460.00%
Robbery112.070.00%
Public order82.070.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Vehicle crime61.320.00%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.56-84.62%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-98.04%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.80-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour409.600.00%
Other theft367.532.86%
Theft from the person246.7850.00%
Robbery174.52183.33%
Public order163.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.010.00%
Burglary72.45133.33%
Vehicle crime61.32500.00%
Drugs41.1333.33%
Bicycle theft30.75-40.00%
Shoplifting30.56-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6039.16-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour4011.30-25.93%
Other theft357.5325.00%
Public order206.5911.11%
Theft from the person163.77-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson133.01-7.14%
Shoplifting62.4520.00%
Robbery61.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.1366.67%
Burglary30.94-40.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6543.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour5412.240.00%
Other theft2810.17-12.50%
Theft from the person285.2755.56%
Public order185.27157.14%
Criminal damage and arson143.39133.33%
Robbery82.64700.00%
Burglary51.51-54.55%
Shoplifting50.94-44.44%
Bicycle theft30.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.5650.00%
Drugs20.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5438.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences5210.170.00%
Other theft329.790.00%
Theft from the person186.020.00%
Burglary113.390.00%
Shoplifting92.070.00%
Public order71.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.320.00%
Drugs61.130.00%
Bicycle theft61.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202468
April 202435
January 202440
December 202340
November 202354
October 202354

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202411
April 202429
January 202436
December 202335
November 202328
October 202332

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20241
April 20248
January 202416
December 202320
November 202318
October 20237

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 202411
January 202417
December 20236
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 256 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202440
April 202466
January 202424
December 202316
November 202328
October 202318

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202462
July 20241
April 202448
March 20241
January 202451
December 202360
November 202365
October 202352

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202413
December 202313
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 202411
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total79
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Other theft9
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Robbery6
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Pratt Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Dodson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A302
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Upper Marsh
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Sail Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1