SE1 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7LW

SE1 7LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.30 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7LW, encompassing approximately 4762 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (75) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (49) incidents (172.22% increase)

SE1 7LW 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 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7565.3047.06%
Violence and sexual offences7215.7514.29%
Other theft4915.12172.22%
Anti-social behaviour4110.29-34.92%
Shoplifting158.6166.67%
Robbery133.15225.00%
Public order122.73-33.33%
Burglary82.52166.67%
Drugs71.68600.00%
Bicycle theft61.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.26-14.29%
Other crime31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6351.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences6313.231475.00%
Theft from the person5113.231600.00%
Other theft1810.71500.00%
Public order183.78500.00%
Shoplifting93.78800.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.89600.00%
Robbery41.47100.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.990.00%
Other theft30.84-40.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Theft from the person30.63-80.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person156.72-81.01%
Other theft53.15-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.05-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order20.42-77.78%
Shoplifting20.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7951.02558.33%
Violence and sexual offences4416.592100.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.240.00%
Other theft306.51650.00%
Shoplifting126.30100.00%
Robbery92.52800.00%
Public order91.8980.00%
Drugs81.89300.00%
Bicycle theft61.68500.00%
Burglary61.260.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person127.561100.00%
Shoplifting62.520.00%
Public order51.260.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.21-97.62%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5152.70-21.54%
Theft from the person4210.71-20.75%
Other theft398.825.41%
Anti-social behaviour348.19-17.07%
Robbery247.14380.00%
Public order205.04-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson144.2055.56%
Burglary62.9450.00%
Shoplifting51.26-54.55%
Drugs51.0525.00%
Vehicle crime51.05400.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6554.381.56%
Theft from the person5313.65-10.17%
Anti-social behaviour4111.13-12.77%
Other theft378.61-17.78%
Public order267.778.33%
Shoplifting115.4610.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.31-43.75%
Robbery51.89-50.00%
Burglary41.05-20.00%
Drugs40.84100.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6460.6825.49%
Theft from the person5913.4478.79%
Anti-social behaviour4712.39-4.08%
Other theft459.874.65%
Public order249.45140.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.0445.45%
Shoplifting103.36-47.37%
Robbery102.10233.33%
Burglary52.10-61.54%
Bicycle theft31.05-50.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.42-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5152.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour4910.710.00%
Other theft4310.290.00%
Theft from the person339.030.00%
Shoplifting196.930.00%
Burglary133.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.730.00%
Public order102.310.00%
Drugs82.100.00%
Bicycle theft61.680.00%
Robbery31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202463
April 202431
January 202434
December 202341
November 202347
October 202349

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
April 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
April 20248
March 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202418
July 20243
May 20245
April 202430
March 20244
January 202439
December 202337
November 202345
October 202343

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202412
March 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 423 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202451
July 20243
May 202415
April 202479
March 202412
February 20241
January 202442
December 202353
November 202359
October 202333

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202463
July 20244
May 20244
April 202444
March 20242
January 202451
December 202365
November 202364
October 202351

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20245
January 202420
December 202326
November 202324
October 202310

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202424
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 202414
December 20239
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7LW 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. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. 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
  • 6. Pratt Walk
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A302
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Upper Marsh
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Sail Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Mead Row
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Mcauley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Emery Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1