SE1 7LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7LD

SE1 7LD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 218 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.79 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7LD 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 7LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7LD, encompassing approximately 3313 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (9.84% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)

SE1 7LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 79
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Pratt Walk with total crimes: 14

SE1 7LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6765.799.84%
Theft from the person3420.2225.93%
Anti-social behaviour2910.26-34.09%
Other theft298.75262.50%
Robbery128.75300.00%
Public order93.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft72.72250.00%
Drugs72.11600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-25.00%
Shoplifting51.8125.00%
Burglary51.51-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.51300.00%
Other crime31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6156.436000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4418.410.00%
Theft from the person2713.280.00%
Public order188.151700.00%
Other theft85.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.41700.00%
Burglary62.410.00%
Shoplifting41.810.00%
Robbery31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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 arson10.910.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4546.474400.00%
Theft from the person3413.580.00%
Other theft1710.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.130.00%
Burglary84.530.00%
Public order72.410.00%
Vehicle crime72.110.00%
Robbery52.110.00%
Drugs41.510.00%
Shoplifting41.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

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 arson20.91-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-97.96%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4955.83-2.00%
Anti-social behaviour3314.790.00%
Other theft289.9633.33%
Theft from the person208.4525.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.04-14.29%
Public order113.62-54.17%
Robbery113.32266.67%
Vehicle crime63.32500.00%
Burglary51.8125.00%
Drugs51.51150.00%
Bicycle theft31.510.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5053.42-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour3315.09-13.16%
Public order249.969.09%
Other theft217.24-22.22%
Theft from the person166.34-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson144.8316.67%
Shoplifting64.2250.00%
Burglary41.81-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6258.5551.22%
Anti-social behaviour3818.715.56%
Other theft2711.4722.73%
Public order228.15340.00%
Theft from the person176.64112.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.13140.00%
Burglary53.62-50.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Drugs20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4142.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour3612.370.00%
Other theft2210.860.00%
Burglary106.640.00%
Theft from the person83.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.410.00%
Public order51.510.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Robbery20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202444
April 202415
January 202433
December 202333
November 202338
October 202336

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202461
July 20241
April 202445
March 20241
January 202449
December 202350
November 202362
October 202341

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20248
April 202417
January 202428
December 202321
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 156 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
April 202434
January 202420
December 202316
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 20241
April 20247
January 202411
December 202324
November 202322
October 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 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 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 7LD 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. 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
  • 3. Pratt Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Ferry Terminal
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Newport Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cabanel Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gibson Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lambeth High Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bishop'S Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Distin Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A302
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Upper Marsh
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Sail Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Old Paradise Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Fitzalan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lollard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1