SE1 7JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7JW

SE1 7JW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.36 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7JW 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 7JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7JW, encompassing approximately 2878 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-36.59% decrease)

SE1 7JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 79
  • Pratt Walk with total crimes: 14
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 12

SE1 7JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5766.36-5.00%
Theft from the person3119.8063.16%
Anti-social behaviour2610.77-36.59%
Other theft229.03214.29%
Robbery127.64300.00%
Public order84.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft72.78250.00%
Drugs72.43600.00%
Burglary62.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.74400.00%
Other crime31.7450.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6058.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour4120.85192.86%
Theft from the person1914.25-36.67%
Public order166.60128.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.56600.00%
Other theft72.43-56.25%
Burglary42.43-33.33%
Robbery31.39-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-85.71%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3645.513500.00%
Theft from the person3012.510.00%
Other theft1610.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.560.00%
Public order74.860.00%
Vehicle crime72.430.00%
Burglary62.430.00%
Drugs42.080.00%
Robbery41.390.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.35-97.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3954.20-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour3013.557.14%
Other theft2310.4243.75%
Theft from the person157.9950.00%
Robbery115.21266.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.820.00%
Public order103.47-44.44%
Burglary53.4766.67%
Drugs51.74150.00%
Vehicle crime41.74300.00%
Bicycle theft21.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4147.95-24.07%
Anti-social behaviour2814.25-17.65%
Public order189.73-5.26%
Other theft166.25-23.81%
Theft from the person105.5611.11%
Criminal damage and arson103.47-16.67%
Shoplifting43.47100.00%
Robbery31.39200.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5455.5968.75%
Anti-social behaviour3418.763.03%
Other theft2111.8150.00%
Public order197.30280.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.60300.00%
Theft from the person94.1712.50%
Burglary33.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3341.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences3211.470.00%
Other theft1411.120.00%
Burglary94.860.00%
Theft from the person83.130.00%
Public order52.780.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Bicycle theft41.390.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Robbery20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202441
April 202414
January 202430
December 202328
November 202334
October 202333

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202460
April 202436
March 20241
January 202439
December 202341
November 202354
October 202332

A total of 122 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
April 202430
January 202415
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20241
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20247
April 202416
January 202423
December 202316
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
April 20247
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319
October 20235

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7JW 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. Pratt Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ferry Terminal
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
  • 7. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Newport Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lilac Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Cabanel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gibson Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lambeth High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Distin Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Upper Marsh
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Sail Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Old Paradise Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stoughton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Fitzalan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lollard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Walnut Tree Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Mead Row
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1