WHITTLESEY STREET, SE1 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8SZ

WHITTLESEY STREET, SE1 8SZ, Lambeth has recorded a total of 365 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.43 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8SZ 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 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8SZ, encompassing approximately 5334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (128) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (59) incidents (168.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (6.52% increase)

SE1 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 20

WHITTLESEY STREET, SE1 8SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12868.4345.45%
Other theft5924.00168.18%
Anti-social behaviour4911.066.52%
Violence and sexual offences329.193.23%
Robbery296.0093.33%
Shoplifting165.44166.67%
Bicycle theft153.001400.00%
Burglary132.81116.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.4442.86%
Drugs41.870.00%
Public order40.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8844.621366.67%
Anti-social behaviour4616.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.62675.00%
Other theft225.81340.00%
Robbery154.12650.00%
Public order122.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.250.00%
Shoplifting61.31500.00%
Burglary61.120.00%
Drugs41.12300.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

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 person64.310.00%
Other theft51.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.940.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

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, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person207.87-85.07%
Other theft73.75-80.56%
Violence and sexual offences51.31-85.29%
Public order30.94-83.33%
Shoplifting20.56-87.50%
Other crime20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13465.05737.50%
Anti-social behaviour3825.120.00%
Other theft367.12500.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.751033.33%
Robbery326.373100.00%
Public order186.00260.00%
Drugs173.37750.00%
Shoplifting163.19166.67%
Bicycle theft143.001300.00%
Burglary62.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%

In March 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 person167.691500.00%
Other theft63.000.00%
Shoplifting61.120.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.940.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.19-98.80%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8357.36-10.75%
Other theft5915.56-21.33%
Anti-social behaviour3911.0650.00%
Robbery377.31131.25%
Violence and sexual offences306.94-45.45%
Public order215.6275.00%
Bicycle theft93.9450.00%
Shoplifting71.69-12.50%
Burglary51.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.94-44.44%
Drugs40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9357.9312.05%
Other theft7517.43-23.47%
Violence and sexual offences5514.06-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour2610.31-35.00%
Robbery164.87-11.11%
Public order123.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.25-10.00%
Shoplifting81.6933.33%
Bicycle theft61.50-14.29%
Drugs41.12100.00%
Vehicle crime40.75-20.00%
Burglary10.75-75.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9865.24-14.04%
Theft from the person8318.3736.07%
Violence and sexual offences5615.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour4010.5025.00%
Robbery187.5080.00%
Public order183.3738.46%
Criminal damage and arson103.37150.00%
Bicycle theft71.870.00%
Shoplifting61.31-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.120.00%
Burglary40.94-50.00%
Drugs20.75-60.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11456.430.00%
Theft from the person6121.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences3511.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour326.560.00%
Public order136.000.00%
Shoplifting112.440.00%
Robbery102.060.00%
Burglary81.870.00%
Bicycle theft71.500.00%
Drugs51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202422
July 20245
May 20247
April 202436
March 20246
January 202459
December 202375
November 202398
October 2023114

A total of 161 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202415
July 20242
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202437
December 202316
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 713 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024128
August 202488
July 20246
May 202420
April 2024134
March 202416
February 20241
January 202483
December 202393
November 202383
October 202361

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202431
July 20244
May 20245
April 202434
March 20243
January 202430
December 202355
November 202356
October 202335

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
April 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202446
April 202438
January 202439
December 202326
November 202340
October 202332

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
April 202417
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 9 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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20243
May 20243
April 202418
March 20245
January 202421
December 202312
November 202318
October 202313

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total38
    Other theft9
    Robbery7
    Theft from the person7
    Bicycle theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 6. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Waterloo
    Total16
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Concert Hall Approach
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 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