SE1 7QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7QZ

SE1 7QZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.22 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7QZ 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 7QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7QZ, encompassing approximately 8249 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (86) incidents (45.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)

SE1 7QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Waterloo with total crimes: 17
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15

SE1 7QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8633.2245.76%
Anti-social behaviour4810.43-17.24%
Violence and sexual offences375.8237.04%
Other theft314.49181.82%
Shoplifting163.7677.78%
Robbery121.94140.00%
Bicycle theft101.45900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2150.00%
Burglary91.09350.00%
Drugs61.0920.00%
Public order50.7325.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5922.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour587.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences277.031250.00%
Other theft113.270.00%
Shoplifting91.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09500.00%
Robbery50.730.00%
Drugs50.610.00%
Public order40.61300.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 offences20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.120.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8533.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour4510.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.460.00%
Robbery254.490.00%
Other theft243.030.00%
Shoplifting142.910.00%
Drugs131.700.00%
Bicycle theft91.580.00%
Public order91.090.00%
Burglary81.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.12-98.15%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5431.2820.00%
Violence and sexual offences466.55-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour435.580.00%
Other theft395.215.41%
Robbery274.73107.69%
Criminal damage and arson123.27-7.69%
Public order111.45-26.67%
Shoplifting71.33-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.85100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7325.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.49-12.96%
Theft from the person455.70-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour435.46-15.69%
Other theft375.21-2.63%
Public order154.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.8285.71%
Robbery131.58-18.75%
Shoplifting81.580.00%
Burglary40.970.00%
Vehicle crime40.48-20.00%
Drugs30.48200.00%
Bicycle theft30.36-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5430.6750.00%
Theft from the person536.5582.76%
Anti-social behaviour516.42-7.27%
Other theft386.18-11.63%
Robbery164.61128.57%
Public order121.9471.43%
Shoplifting81.45-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson70.9716.67%
Vehicle crime50.85400.00%
Bicycle theft40.61100.00%
Burglary40.48-55.56%
Drugs10.48-85.71%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5526.790.00%
Other theft436.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences365.210.00%
Theft from the person294.360.00%
Shoplifting183.520.00%
Burglary92.180.00%
Drugs71.090.00%
Public order70.850.00%
Robbery70.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202458
April 202445
January 202443
December 202343
November 202351
October 202355

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202427
July 20242
April 202437
January 202446
December 202347
November 202354
October 202336

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202411
April 202424
January 202439
December 202337
November 202338
October 202343

A total of 412 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202459
April 202485
February 20241
January 202454
December 202345
November 202353
October 202329

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202425
January 202427
December 202313
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
April 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 202413
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202412
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20249
January 202411
December 202315
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
April 202414
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 24. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 26. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1