DUCHY STREET, SE1 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8AF

DUCHY STREET, SE1 8AF, Lambeth has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.19 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8AF, encompassing approximately 5286 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8AF area, explore the SE1 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (91) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (18.42% increase)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (220.00% increase)

SE1 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 22
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 18

DUCHY STREET, SE1 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9149.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour4517.2218.42%
Other theft328.51220.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.05-3.85%
Robbery204.73100.00%
Burglary113.7857.14%
Bicycle theft92.08350.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7075.00%
Shoplifting71.3240.00%
Public order41.32-50.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7836.132500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3814.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences267.191200.00%
Other theft104.92150.00%
Robbery101.890.00%
Public order81.89300.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Shoplifting51.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.270.00%
Theft from the person30.760.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.54-73.08%
Theft from the person61.32-95.12%
Public order41.14-78.95%
Violence and sexual offences30.76-90.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-91.67%
Shoplifting10.19-96.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12361.482975.00%
Anti-social behaviour3723.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.00650.00%
Robbery295.680.00%
Shoplifting295.490.00%
Other theft265.491200.00%
Public order194.92280.00%
Bicycle theft123.590.00%
Drugs112.270.00%
Burglary52.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.84-54.55%
Theft from the person40.95-92.86%
Violence and sexual offences40.76-81.82%
Other theft20.76-96.08%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5642.75-6.67%
Other theft5110.59-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour379.6532.14%
Violence and sexual offences227.00-46.34%
Robbery174.1670.00%
Bicycle theft113.22120.00%
Public order112.08120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08-33.33%
Shoplifting40.76-63.64%
Burglary40.760.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6945.97-1.43%
Theft from the person6013.0553.85%
Violence and sexual offences4111.3517.14%
Anti-social behaviour287.76-17.65%
Shoplifting115.3057.14%
Robbery102.08-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson61.89-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.14-16.67%
Public order50.95-16.67%
Burglary40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7042.94-18.60%
Theft from the person3913.24-11.36%
Violence and sexual offences357.3829.63%
Anti-social behaviour346.6217.24%
Robbery146.43133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.65250.00%
Shoplifting71.32-22.22%
Public order61.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft61.1420.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Burglary30.76-66.67%
Drugs20.570.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8643.700.00%
Theft from the person4416.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour298.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences275.490.00%
Public order125.110.00%
Burglary92.270.00%
Shoplifting91.700.00%
Robbery61.700.00%
Bicycle theft51.140.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241
April 202412
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
April 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 357 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202426
March 20242
January 202451
December 202369
November 202370
October 202386

A total of 504 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202478
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024123
March 20244
January 202456
December 202360
November 202339
October 202344

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202411
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202429
January 20244
December 202311
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202426
July 20242
May 20243
April 202430
March 20244
January 202422
December 202341
November 202335
October 202327

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202438
April 202437
January 202437
December 202328
November 202334
October 202329

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202429
January 202417
December 202310
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

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
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 20244
April 202419
March 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total24
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total22
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Upper Ground
    Total18
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2