WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7JB

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7JB, Southwark has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.01 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7JB 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 7JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7JB, encompassing approximately 9181 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (20.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (3.77% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)

SE1 7JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • Gray Street with total crimes: 13
  • Johanna Street with total crimes: 13

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6527.0120.37%
Anti-social behaviour557.083.77%
Violence and sexual offences335.9957.14%
Other theft223.59214.29%
Bicycle theft122.401100.00%
Burglary111.311000.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.20120.00%
Drugs101.20100.00%
Shoplifting101.09150.00%
Robbery81.09166.67%
Public order50.870.00%
Vehicle crime40.54300.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5417.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour535.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.77950.00%
Other theft72.290.00%
Public order50.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.54400.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Shoplifting40.540.00%
Robbery30.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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 offences20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Public order10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.110.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6523.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour437.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.680.00%
Other theft202.940.00%
Robbery172.180.00%
Public order91.850.00%
Burglary90.980.00%
Drugs70.980.00%
Shoplifting70.760.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.540.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.22-81.82%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5223.9623.81%
Violence and sexual offences435.6634.38%
Theft from the person354.6894.44%
Other theft263.810.00%
Robbery252.83108.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.72-35.29%
Public order81.20-33.33%
Shoplifting50.87150.00%
Bicycle theft50.5425.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Drugs20.44100.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%
Other crime20.220.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4219.172.44%
Violence and sexual offences324.57-37.25%
Other theft263.49-3.70%
Theft from the person182.83-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson171.9641.67%
Robbery121.859.09%
Public order121.3133.33%
Vehicle crime61.31100.00%
Bicycle theft40.6533.33%
Burglary40.4433.33%
Shoplifting20.44100.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5120.9154.55%
Anti-social behaviour415.55-25.45%
Theft from the person284.477.69%
Other theft273.0517.39%
Criminal damage and arson122.9433.33%
Robbery111.3183.33%
Public order91.2050.00%
Drugs30.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.33200.00%
Burglary30.33-72.73%
Shoplifting10.33-91.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5521.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.990.00%
Theft from the person263.590.00%
Other theft232.830.00%
Shoplifting122.510.00%
Burglary111.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.200.00%
Drugs60.980.00%
Public order60.650.00%
Robbery60.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202453
April 202443
January 202452
December 202342
November 202341
October 202355

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 202417
January 202425
December 202312
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 291 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202454
April 202465
January 202435
December 202318
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202421
July 20242
April 202427
January 202443
December 202332
November 202351
October 202333

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202411
December 202317
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202420
January 202426
December 202326
November 202327
October 202323

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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
April 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 202312

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1