SE1 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8SW

SE1 8SW, Lambeth has recorded a total of 416 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.49 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8SW 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 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8SW, encompassing approximately 5510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (139) incidents (61.63% increase)
  • Other theft: (85) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)

SE1 8SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 37
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 33

SE1 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13975.4961.63%
Other theft8525.22183.33%
Anti-social behaviour4815.42-18.64%
Violence and sexual offences458.7121.62%
Robbery278.1792.86%
Shoplifting174.9054.55%
Bicycle theft143.08600.00%
Burglary132.54333.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.360.00%
Drugs71.6375.00%
Public order71.27-30.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other crime20.540.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8648.452050.00%
Anti-social behaviour5915.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences3710.71640.00%
Other theft306.71500.00%
Robbery145.44600.00%
Shoplifting112.541000.00%
Public order102.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.81800.00%
Drugs41.63300.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences50.9125.00%
Public order40.9133.33%
Theft from the person40.73-75.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person166.71-89.19%
Other theft62.90-87.23%
Violence and sexual offences41.09-90.48%
Public order30.73-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.36-89.47%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-95.65%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14868.051038.46%
Other theft4726.86840.00%
Anti-social behaviour448.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences427.984100.00%
Robbery237.622200.00%
Shoplifting194.17216.67%
Drugs163.45700.00%
Public order152.90200.00%
Bicycle theft132.721200.00%
Burglary52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person136.711200.00%
Shoplifting62.360.00%
Other theft51.090.00%
Public order50.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.18-98.97%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9764.06-8.49%
Other theft7617.60-10.59%
Violence and sexual offences4413.79-25.42%
Robbery427.98147.06%
Anti-social behaviour327.62-23.81%
Public order195.8118.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.45-11.11%
Bicycle theft81.4560.00%
Burglary71.4516.67%
Shoplifting71.27-53.33%
Vehicle crime61.2720.00%
Drugs31.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10666.9613.98%
Other theft8519.24-14.14%
Violence and sexual offences5915.42-3.28%
Anti-social behaviour4210.71-22.22%
Robbery177.620.00%
Public order163.08-23.81%
Shoplifting152.9015.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.72-10.00%
Burglary61.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.09-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.91-16.67%
Drugs40.91100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9971.32-13.16%
Theft from the person9317.9717.72%
Violence and sexual offences6116.8827.08%
Anti-social behaviour5411.0714.89%
Public order219.8061.54%
Robbery173.81112.50%
Shoplifting133.08-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson102.3611.11%
Burglary81.81-27.27%
Bicycle theft71.4516.67%
Vehicle crime61.270.00%
Drugs21.09-71.43%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11466.240.00%
Theft from the person7920.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences4814.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.710.00%
Shoplifting218.530.00%
Public order133.810.00%
Burglary112.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.000.00%
Robbery81.630.00%
Drugs71.450.00%
Bicycle theft61.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202413
March 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 552 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202430
July 20245
May 20246
April 202447
March 20245
January 202476
December 202385
November 202399
October 2023114

A total of 152 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202423
March 20241
January 202442
December 202317
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 782 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 202486
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024148
March 202413
February 20241
January 202497
December 2023106
November 202393
October 202379

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202437
July 20245
May 20244
April 202442
March 20241
January 202444
December 202359
November 202361
October 202348

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20246
January 20247
December 202315
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202459
April 202444
January 202432
December 202342
November 202354
October 202347

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20244
May 20243
April 202415
March 20245
January 202419
December 202316
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total37
    Other theft9
    Robbery7
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total33
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total26
    Theft from the person12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chicheley Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total19
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Waterloo
    Total16
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Concert Hall Approach
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newnham Terrace
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 21. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 30. Ferry Terminal
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1