SE1 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7LG

SE1 7LG, Lambeth has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.72 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7LG, encompassing approximately 4242 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (67) incidents (63.41% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (308.33% increase)

SE1 7LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 79
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Chicheley Street with total crimes: 23

SE1 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6970.7215.00%
Theft from the person6716.2763.41%
Other theft4915.79308.33%
Anti-social behaviour4211.55-32.26%
Shoplifting149.9075.00%
Robbery143.30250.00%
Public order113.30-26.67%
Burglary82.59100.00%
Drugs71.89600.00%
Bicycle theft61.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41-25.00%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6252.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences6014.625900.00%
Theft from the person4114.140.00%
Public order159.671400.00%
Other theft123.540.00%
Shoplifting82.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.89700.00%
Robbery41.890.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 arson10.710.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%

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 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6651.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences4615.564500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3110.840.00%
Other theft287.310.00%
Shoplifting126.600.00%
Public order72.830.00%
Robbery61.650.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Bicycle theft51.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

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 arson20.71-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-97.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4547.85-13.46%
Other theft3510.61-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour338.25-21.43%
Theft from the person277.7850.00%
Robbery176.36466.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.0133.33%
Public order122.83-40.00%
Burglary52.8325.00%
Vehicle crime51.18400.00%
Shoplifting41.18-50.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5246.91-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour4212.26-12.50%
Other theft379.908.82%
Public order208.7233.33%
Theft from the person184.71-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson94.24-30.77%
Shoplifting82.120.00%
Burglary41.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5551.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour4812.970.00%
Other theft3411.329.68%
Theft from the person288.0133.33%
Public order156.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.5444.44%
Shoplifting83.06-46.67%
Burglary61.89-50.00%
Robbery31.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs20.47-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4846.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences4411.320.00%
Other theft3110.370.00%
Theft from the person217.310.00%
Shoplifting154.950.00%
Burglary123.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.830.00%
Drugs62.120.00%
Bicycle theft61.410.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202462
April 202431
January 202433
December 202342
November 202348
October 202348

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312

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 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202412
April 202428
January 202435
December 202337
November 202334
October 202331

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 268 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202441
April 202466
January 202427
December 202318
November 202328
October 202321

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202460
July 20241
April 202446
March 20241
January 202445
December 202352
November 202355
October 202344

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20241
April 20247
January 202412
December 202320
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20246
January 202417
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202412
December 20239
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7LG 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. Chicheley Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Pratt Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ferry Terminal
    Total12
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. 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. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Mead Row
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Mcauley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Frazier Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cottesloe Mews
    Total1
    Theft from the person1