SE1 7QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7QP

SE1 7QP, Lambeth has recorded a total of 332 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.15 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7QP 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 7QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7QP, encompassing approximately 5709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (71.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (38.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-27.14% decrease)

SE1 7QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 79
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

SE1 7QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7758.1571.11%
Violence and sexual offences6813.4938.78%
Anti-social behaviour5111.91-27.14%
Other theft448.93340.00%
Robbery177.71240.00%
Shoplifting152.9887.50%
Public order122.63-29.41%
Burglary112.10175.00%
Drugs111.93450.00%
Bicycle theft101.93233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.75-10.00%
Other crime31.580.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7039.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences4912.262350.00%
Theft from the person458.580.00%
Public order177.881600.00%
Other theft102.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.75900.00%
Shoplifting81.750.00%
Robbery51.400.00%
Burglary40.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.700.00%
Other crime30.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
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 offences20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
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 arson10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7544.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences4513.144400.00%
Anti-social behaviour387.880.00%
Other theft326.660.00%
Shoplifting155.600.00%
Robbery152.630.00%
Burglary92.630.00%
Drugs71.580.00%
Vehicle crime71.230.00%
Bicycle theft51.230.00%
Public order50.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 arson20.53-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-98.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5444.66-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour439.46-6.52%
Other theft427.535.00%
Theft from the person357.3652.17%
Robbery216.13162.50%
Public order173.68-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson142.98-12.50%
Burglary82.45166.67%
Vehicle crime71.40250.00%
Shoplifting51.23-37.50%
Drugs40.8833.33%
Bicycle theft30.70-40.00%
Other crime20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6942.73-2.82%
Anti-social behaviour4612.08-24.59%
Other theft408.0625.00%
Theft from the person237.01-36.11%
Public order214.0316.67%
Criminal damage and arson163.6823.08%
Shoplifting82.80-11.11%
Robbery81.40-20.00%
Bicycle theft51.4066.67%
Burglary30.88-40.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7146.0633.96%
Anti-social behaviour6112.438.93%
Theft from the person3610.6871.43%
Other theft326.30-15.79%
Public order185.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.15116.67%
Robbery102.28400.00%
Shoplifting91.75-18.18%
Burglary51.58-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Drugs20.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5638.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences539.810.00%
Other theft389.280.00%
Theft from the person216.660.00%
Burglary113.680.00%
Shoplifting111.930.00%
Public order91.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.580.00%
Drugs61.050.00%
Bicycle theft61.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202470
April 202438
January 202443
December 202346
November 202361
October 202356

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
April 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 238 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202410
April 202432
January 202442
December 202340
November 202332
October 202338

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 20241
April 20245
January 202417
December 202321
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
April 202415
January 202421
December 20238
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202445
April 202475
January 202435
December 202323
November 202336
October 202321

A total of 412 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202449
July 20242
April 202445
March 20241
January 202454
December 202369
November 202371
October 202353

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202414
December 202316
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202415
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 7QP 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. 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
  • 4. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 15. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 22. Bedlam Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other 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. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dodson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1