WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 7XA

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7XA, Lambeth has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.43 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7XA 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 7XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7XA, encompassing approximately 6631 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (88) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE1 7XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • London Waterloo with total crimes: 17
  • Hospital with total crimes: 16

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8843.4351.72%
Anti-social behaviour4513.27-16.67%
Other theft396.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.8826.67%
Shoplifting155.7387.50%
Robbery122.26140.00%
Burglary111.81266.67%
Public order111.66266.67%
Bicycle theft91.66350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.36-12.50%
Drugs71.06133.33%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5828.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour548.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences308.141400.00%
Other theft134.520.00%
Shoplifting81.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.21700.00%
Robbery51.210.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Public order30.45200.00%
Drugs30.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

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 offences20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Public order10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.150.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9341.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour4014.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences406.030.00%
Other theft306.030.00%
Robbery194.520.00%
Shoplifting142.870.00%
Drugs122.110.00%
Bicycle theft81.810.00%
Burglary71.210.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-97.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4636.7931.43%
Theft from the person466.9412.20%
Violence and sexual offences466.94-16.36%
Anti-social behaviour276.94-25.00%
Robbery274.07145.45%
Criminal damage and arson154.0715.38%
Public order122.269.09%
Burglary61.81100.00%
Vehicle crime50.9066.67%
Bicycle theft50.7525.00%
Shoplifting50.75-37.50%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5533.63-3.51%
Theft from the person418.29-19.61%
Anti-social behaviour366.18-29.41%
Other theft355.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson135.28116.67%
Public order111.960.00%
Robbery111.66-26.67%
Shoplifting81.660.00%
Bicycle theft41.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Burglary30.45-25.00%
Drugs30.45200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5738.0039.02%
Anti-social behaviour518.608.51%
Theft from the person517.6975.86%
Other theft407.692.56%
Robbery156.03200.00%
Public order112.2637.50%
Shoplifting81.66-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-14.29%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Burglary40.75-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Drugs10.45-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4731.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences417.090.00%
Other theft396.180.00%
Theft from the person295.880.00%
Shoplifting114.370.00%
Public order81.660.00%
Burglary71.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.060.00%
Drugs61.060.00%
Bicycle theft50.900.00%
Robbery50.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202454
April 202440
January 202427
December 202336
November 202351
October 202347

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 242 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202413
April 202430
January 202446
December 202335
November 202340
October 202339

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202419
January 202427
December 202311
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 407 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202488
August 202458
April 202493
February 20241
January 202446
December 202341
November 202351
October 202329

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202430
July 20242
April 202440
January 202446
December 202355
November 202357
October 202341

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202415
December 202313
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
April 202412
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242

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 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
April 202414
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. 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
  • 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. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 16. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hercules Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Lambeth Road
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Kennington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Murphy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Royal Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Colnbrook Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1