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

Overview of Crime in SE1 7JQ

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7JQ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.03 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7JQ 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 7JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7JQ, encompassing approximately 6396 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (47.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-19.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)

SE1 7JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7845.0347.17%
Anti-social behaviour4912.20-19.67%
Violence and sexual offences397.6611.43%
Other theft386.10280.00%
Shoplifting145.9475.00%
Robbery132.19160.00%
Bicycle theft122.03500.00%
Burglary111.88175.00%
Public order111.72175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.72-11.11%
Drugs81.25166.67%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6130.960.00%
Theft from the person539.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences358.291650.00%
Other theft105.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.56800.00%
Shoplifting81.410.00%
Robbery51.250.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Public order40.63300.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

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 offences20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.160.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8241.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4312.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.720.00%
Other theft326.100.00%
Robbery175.000.00%
Shoplifting142.660.00%
Burglary82.190.00%
Public order71.250.00%
Vehicle crime71.090.00%
Bicycle theft61.090.00%
Drugs60.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.31-86.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4939.71-14.04%
Other theft437.6619.44%
Anti-social behaviour416.72-6.82%
Theft from the person386.4140.74%
Robbery255.94177.78%
Criminal damage and arson153.91-11.76%
Public order122.35-14.29%
Burglary71.88133.33%
Vehicle crime71.0975.00%
Shoplifting61.09-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.9425.00%
Drugs40.7833.33%
Other crime20.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5735.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour448.91-21.43%
Other theft366.8812.50%
Theft from the person275.63-34.15%
Criminal damage and arson174.2254.55%
Public order142.6640.00%
Robbery92.19-25.00%
Shoplifting71.41-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.09-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.630.00%
Burglary30.63-40.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5737.8429.55%
Anti-social behaviour568.915.66%
Theft from the person418.7651.85%
Other theft326.41-13.51%
Robbery125.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8837.50%
Public order101.7242.86%
Shoplifting81.56-27.27%
Burglary51.25-58.33%
Vehicle crime50.78150.00%
Bicycle theft40.78-20.00%
Drugs10.63-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5333.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences448.290.00%
Other theft376.880.00%
Theft from the person275.780.00%
Burglary124.220.00%
Shoplifting111.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.720.00%
Public order71.250.00%
Drugs51.090.00%
Bicycle theft50.780.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202461
April 202443
January 202441
December 202344
November 202356
October 202353

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202410
April 202432
January 202443
December 202336
November 202332
October 202337

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 84 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202417
January 202425
December 20239
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202453
April 202482
January 202438
December 202327
November 202341
October 202327

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202435
July 20242
April 202439
January 202449
December 202357
November 202357
October 202344

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202415
December 202317
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
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 20242
April 20241
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 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202414
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7JQ 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. 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
  • 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. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 15. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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