SE1 7QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7QA

SE1 7QA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 230 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.51 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7QA 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 7QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7QA, encompassing approximately 5540 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (50) incidents (21.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)

SE1 7QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Pratt Walk with total crimes: 14

SE1 7QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5041.5121.95%
Anti-social behaviour459.02-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences408.12-13.04%
Other theft287.22211.11%
Shoplifting125.05100.00%
Public order102.1742.86%
Bicycle theft91.80350.00%
Robbery81.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.44-11.11%
Burglary71.4475.00%
Drugs71.26250.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5434.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences469.752200.00%
Theft from the person418.300.00%
Other theft97.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.62800.00%
Public order71.62600.00%
Shoplifting61.260.00%
Robbery51.080.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

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 offences20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.180.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5137.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour397.400.00%
Other theft227.040.00%
Robbery133.970.00%
Shoplifting102.350.00%
Public order81.800.00%
Vehicle crime81.440.00%
Burglary81.440.00%
Bicycle theft41.440.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.36-83.33%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4636.8221.05%
Violence and sexual offences448.3012.82%
Other theft357.9459.09%
Theft from the person216.3223.53%
Robbery133.7985.71%
Criminal damage and arson122.35-20.00%
Public order102.170.00%
Vehicle crime61.80500.00%
Burglary51.0866.67%
Drugs40.9033.33%
Bicycle theft30.72-25.00%
Shoplifting30.54-40.00%
Other crime20.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.60-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour387.04-15.56%
Other theft226.86-12.00%
Theft from the person173.97-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson153.0736.36%
Public order102.710.00%
Robbery71.80-22.22%
Shoplifting51.2625.00%
Bicycle theft40.9033.33%
Burglary30.72-25.00%
Drugs30.54200.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.3728.95%
Anti-social behaviour458.842.27%
Theft from the person328.12113.33%
Other theft255.78-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson114.5183.33%
Public order101.99100.00%
Robbery91.80800.00%
Burglary41.62-50.00%
Shoplifting40.72-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-40.00%
Drugs10.54-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4430.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences387.940.00%
Other theft326.860.00%
Theft from the person155.780.00%
Shoplifting92.710.00%
Burglary81.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Drugs51.080.00%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202454
April 202439
January 202446
December 202338
November 202345
October 202344

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202446
July 20242
April 202441
January 202444
December 202339
November 202349
October 202338

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20249
April 202422
January 202435
December 202322
November 202325
October 202332

A total of 227 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202441
April 202451
January 202421
December 202317
November 202332
October 202315

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 202413
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202412
December 202315
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 8 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
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 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202410
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 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. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 13. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Brook Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 29. Bishop'S Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1