SE1 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8AN

SE1 8AN, Lambeth has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.20 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8AN, encompassing approximately 6305 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (23.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (20.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)

SE1 8AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

SE1 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10045.2023.46%
Anti-social behaviour5215.8620.93%
Other theft318.25210.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.927.69%
Robbery214.44110.00%
Burglary143.3355.56%
Bicycle theft102.22900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.5960.00%
Shoplifting71.2740.00%
Drugs41.11100.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Public order30.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8131.882600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4312.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences266.821200.00%
Robbery104.120.00%
Other theft101.59150.00%
Burglary91.590.00%
Public order91.43350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.430.00%
Shoplifting50.79400.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 theft41.900.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 theft73.81-74.07%
Theft from the person61.11-95.71%
Public order40.95-78.95%
Violence and sexual offences30.63-90.62%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-92.31%
Shoplifting10.16-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14056.934566.67%
Anti-social behaviour4422.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.98700.00%
Shoplifting325.070.00%
Robbery305.070.00%
Other theft274.761250.00%
Public order194.28280.00%
Bicycle theft133.010.00%
Drugs132.060.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.22-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences40.79-81.82%
Theft from the person30.63-95.52%
Other theft20.48-96.23%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6740.923.08%
Other theft5310.63-22.06%
Anti-social behaviour408.4114.29%
Robbery266.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.12-48.84%
Bicycle theft123.49140.00%
Public order121.9020.00%
Burglary71.9016.67%
Shoplifting61.11-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6842.98-8.11%
Theft from the person6510.7838.30%
Violence and sexual offences4310.3110.26%
Anti-social behaviour356.820.00%
Robbery135.550.00%
Shoplifting132.0630.00%
Public order102.0642.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.590.00%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Bicycle theft50.95-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.79100.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7439.65-15.91%
Theft from the person4711.74-7.84%
Violence and sexual offences397.4530.00%
Anti-social behaviour356.199.38%
Robbery135.5562.50%
Shoplifting102.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.59100.00%
Bicycle theft81.2760.00%
Public order71.27-41.67%
Burglary51.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8840.9233.33%
Theft from the person5113.96-32.89%
Anti-social behaviour328.0910.34%
Violence and sexual offences305.07-43.40%
Shoplifting154.76-58.33%
Public order122.38-20.00%
Burglary91.90-18.18%
Robbery81.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft51.27-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-55.56%
Drugs40.63100.00%

In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7650.910.00%
Other theft6612.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences5310.470.00%
Shoplifting368.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour295.710.00%
Public order154.600.00%
Robbery122.380.00%
Burglary111.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.740.00%
Bicycle theft91.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Drugs20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
May 20241
April 202413
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 430 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202410
July 20244
May 20247
April 202427
March 20242
January 202453
December 202368
November 202374
October 202388
September 202366

A total of 639 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202481
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024140
March 20243
January 202467
December 202365
November 202347
October 202351
September 202376

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202443
April 202444
January 202440
December 202335
November 202335
October 202332
September 202329

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 202413
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 20242
May 20243
April 202432
March 20244
January 202422
December 202343
November 202339
October 202330
September 202353

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 133 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
April 202430
January 202426
December 202313
November 202313
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 202432
January 20246
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315
September 202336

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 202419
March 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8AN 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. 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
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1