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

Overview of Crime in SE1 7XT

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7XT, Lambeth has recorded a total of 350 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.39 per 1,000 population. This SE1 7XT 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 7XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 7XT, encompassing approximately 6319 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (90) incidents (47.54% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-24.62% decrease)

SE1 7XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 79
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • London Waterloo with total crimes: 17

WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 7XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9055.3947.54%
Violence and sexual offences7014.2440.00%
Anti-social behaviour4911.08-24.62%
Other theft467.75170.59%
Robbery177.28240.00%
Shoplifting162.6977.78%
Public order132.53-31.58%
Burglary112.06266.67%
Bicycle theft111.74266.67%
Drugs101.74233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6539.240.00%
Theft from the person6110.291933.33%
Violence and sexual offences509.651150.00%
Public order197.91533.33%
Other theft173.01466.67%
Shoplifting92.69800.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.42800.00%
Robbery51.42150.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Bicycle theft30.470.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Drugs30.47200.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 offences43.010.00%
Other theft30.63-40.00%
Public order30.4750.00%
Theft from the person30.47-80.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-50.00%

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 person155.06-86.24%
Other theft52.37-88.10%
Violence and sexual offences40.79-92.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Public order20.32-85.71%
Shoplifting20.32-88.24%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.16-95.24%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10953.49808.33%
Violence and sexual offences5017.252400.00%
Anti-social behaviour447.910.00%
Other theft426.96950.00%
Robbery216.652000.00%
Drugs183.32800.00%
Shoplifting172.85183.33%
Public order142.69180.00%
Bicycle theft72.22600.00%
Burglary71.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11100.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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 person125.701100.00%
Shoplifting61.900.00%
Public order50.950.00%
Other theft40.790.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.16-98.18%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6247.63-19.48%
Theft from the person559.81-9.84%
Other theft488.706.67%
Robbery327.60190.91%
Anti-social behaviour325.06-23.81%
Public order265.06-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson154.110.00%
Burglary72.37133.33%
Shoplifting61.11-45.45%
Bicycle theft60.9520.00%
Vehicle crime50.9566.67%
Drugs40.79-20.00%
Other crime30.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7748.26-9.41%
Theft from the person6112.18-16.44%
Other theft459.65-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour427.12-27.59%
Public order276.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.2715.38%
Shoplifting112.370.00%
Robbery111.74-31.25%
Drugs51.74150.00%
Bicycle theft50.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Burglary30.47-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8554.5944.07%
Theft from the person7313.4582.50%
Anti-social behaviour5811.553.57%
Other theft479.184.44%
Public order277.44107.69%
Robbery164.27220.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.5344.44%
Shoplifting112.06-26.67%
Bicycle theft51.74-16.67%
Burglary40.79-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Drugs20.47-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5942.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour569.340.00%
Other theft458.860.00%
Theft from the person407.120.00%
Shoplifting156.330.00%
Public order132.370.00%
Burglary112.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.740.00%
Drugs81.420.00%
Bicycle theft61.270.00%
Robbery50.950.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202465
April 202444
January 202432
December 202342
November 202358
October 202356

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 302 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202417
July 20243
May 20245
April 202442
March 20244
January 202448
December 202345
November 202347
October 202345

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 20243
May 20242
April 202414
March 20245
January 202426
December 202327
November 202327
October 202313

A total of 111 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 202421
March 20241
January 202432
December 202311
November 202316
October 20235

A total of 520 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202461
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024109
March 202412
February 20241
January 202455
December 202361
November 202373
October 202340

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202450
July 20244
May 20244
April 202450
March 20242
January 202462
December 202377
November 202385
October 202359

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 20247
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 202415
December 202315
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20241
April 202418
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 202417
March 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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 7XT 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. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Lambeth Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. A3203
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Cosser Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dodson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1