SE1 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8SU

SE1 8SU, Lambeth has recorded a total of 330 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.82 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8SU, encompassing approximately 6623 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (120) incidents (31.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (143.75% increase)

SE1 8SU 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
  • London Waterloo with total crimes: 17

SE1 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12049.8231.87%
Anti-social behaviour6118.1210.91%
Other theft399.21143.75%
Violence and sexual offences325.896.67%
Robbery224.83120.00%
Burglary163.32100.00%
Bicycle theft92.42800.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3660.00%
Shoplifting81.2133.33%
Drugs51.21150.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Public order30.45-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9135.631416.67%
Anti-social behaviour5513.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences308.30500.00%
Other theft164.53128.57%
Public order112.42175.00%
Robbery101.66400.00%
Burglary81.510.00%
Shoplifting61.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%

In July 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 theft74.230.00%
Theft from the person61.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.910.00%
Public order40.750.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person218.30-86.79%
Other theft123.17-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.81-80.56%
Public order61.06-70.00%
Shoplifting30.91-91.89%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-97.14%
Bicycle theft10.15-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15962.35960.00%
Anti-social behaviour5324.010.00%
Shoplifting378.00516.67%
Violence and sexual offences365.59620.00%
Robbery355.443400.00%
Other theft305.28400.00%
Drugs214.53950.00%
Public order203.17100.00%
Bicycle theft123.021100.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person157.101400.00%
Public order102.260.00%
Other theft61.510.00%
Shoplifting60.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.910.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.15-98.85%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8748.61-11.22%
Other theft6313.13-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour429.5113.51%
Robbery346.34126.67%
Violence and sexual offences315.13-47.46%
Public order224.6837.50%
Bicycle theft123.32100.00%
Burglary81.8133.33%
Shoplifting71.21-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson61.06-40.00%
Drugs30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-25.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9852.0918.07%
Other theft7514.80-12.79%
Violence and sexual offences5911.327.27%
Anti-social behaviour378.91-9.76%
Public order165.59-11.11%
Shoplifting162.4233.33%
Robbery152.42-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson102.260.00%
Burglary61.5120.00%
Bicycle theft60.91-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.9133.33%
Drugs30.6050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8651.63-14.85%
Theft from the person8312.9825.76%
Violence and sexual offences5512.5337.50%
Anti-social behaviour418.3010.81%
Robbery196.1972.73%
Public order182.875.88%
Shoplifting122.72-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson101.8166.67%
Bicycle theft71.5116.67%
Burglary51.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Drugs20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10148.460.00%
Theft from the person6615.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences409.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour376.040.00%
Shoplifting195.590.00%
Public order172.870.00%
Robbery112.570.00%
Burglary101.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.510.00%
Drugs60.910.00%
Bicycle theft60.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241
April 202412
March 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
April 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 435 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202416
July 20247
May 202412
April 202430
March 20246
January 202463
December 202375
November 202386
October 2023101

A total of 747 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024120
August 202491
July 20246
May 202421
April 2024159
March 202415
February 20241
January 202487
December 202398
November 202383
October 202366

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202455
April 202453
January 202442
December 202337
November 202341
October 202337

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 202421
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202430
July 20245
May 20247
April 202436
March 20245
January 202431
December 202359
November 202355
October 202340

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 150 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 20242
May 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202434
December 202315
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 202437
March 20246
January 20247
December 202316
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 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 20233
October 20231

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20244
May 20246
April 202420
March 202410
January 202422
December 202316
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8SU 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. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    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. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1