THE CUT, SE1 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8LW

THE CUT, SE1 8LW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 330 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.34 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8LW, encompassing approximately 8837 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (113) incidents (32.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)

SE1 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • London Waterloo with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

THE CUT, SE1 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11337.3432.94%
Anti-social behaviour6012.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.7930.00%
Other theft364.41200.00%
Robbery184.0780.00%
Shoplifting142.04133.33%
Burglary141.58180.00%
Bicycle theft111.581000.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.2412.50%
Public order51.02-54.55%
Drugs50.5766.67%
Other crime30.57200.00%
Vehicle crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8526.251316.67%
Anti-social behaviour609.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences306.79650.00%
Other theft123.39140.00%
Public order111.36266.67%
Robbery101.24400.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.130.00%
Shoplifting60.91500.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Drugs30.57200.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person62.60-68.42%
Other theft50.68-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences40.57-20.00%
Public order30.450.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person194.64-87.16%
Other theft72.15-75.86%
Violence and sexual offences50.79-84.85%
Public order30.57-80.00%
Shoplifting20.34-86.67%
Other crime20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.11-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14841.64957.14%
Anti-social behaviour5316.750.00%
Robbery346.003300.00%
Violence and sexual offences333.851000.00%
Other theft293.73383.33%
Drugs223.281000.00%
Shoplifting152.49150.00%
Public order151.70200.00%
Bicycle theft91.70800.00%
Burglary81.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person144.411300.00%
Other theft61.580.00%
Shoplifting60.680.00%
Public order50.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.570.00%
Drugs20.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.11-98.77%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8133.72-4.71%
Other theft509.17-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences385.66-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour374.3012.12%
Robbery334.19106.25%
Public order193.7358.33%
Bicycle theft112.15175.00%
Shoplifting71.2440.00%
Burglary60.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.68-37.50%
Other crime40.570.00%
Drugs30.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8532.0213.33%
Violence and sexual offences569.62-11.11%
Other theft526.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.88-15.38%
Robbery163.73-15.79%
Public order121.81-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson81.36-33.33%
Shoplifting50.91-37.50%
Drugs40.57300.00%
Burglary40.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.45100.00%
Bicycle theft40.45-33.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7535.3029.31%
Other theft658.49-15.58%
Violence and sexual offences637.3557.50%
Anti-social behaviour397.132.63%
Robbery194.4158.33%
Public order172.1554.55%
Criminal damage and arson121.92200.00%
Shoplifting81.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft60.910.00%
Burglary40.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.11-90.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7732.020.00%
Theft from the person588.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences406.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour384.530.00%
Shoplifting164.300.00%
Robbery121.810.00%
Public order111.360.00%
Drugs101.240.00%
Burglary81.130.00%
Bicycle theft60.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.680.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202460
April 202453
January 202437
December 202333
November 202339
October 202338

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 20244
May 20245
April 202433
March 20243
January 202438
December 202356
November 202363
October 202340

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 339 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202412
July 20245
May 20247
April 202429
March 20246
January 202450
December 202352
November 202365
October 202377

A total of 685 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202485
July 20246
May 202419
April 2024148
March 202414
February 20241
January 202481
December 202385
November 202375
October 202358

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
May 20243
April 202415
March 20245
January 202419
December 202312
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
April 202422
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 146 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 202434
March 20241
January 202433
December 202316
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8LW 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. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 28. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1