SE1 8TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8TS

SE1 8TS, Lambeth has recorded a total of 373 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.98 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8TS 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 8TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8TS, encompassing approximately 7316 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (132) incidents (32.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (233.33% increase)

SE1 8TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 24
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

SE1 8TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13250.9832.00%
Anti-social behaviour6018.0417.65%
Other theft508.20233.33%
Violence and sexual offences406.8321.21%
Robbery225.4783.33%
Shoplifting163.01100.00%
Bicycle theft142.19600.00%
Burglary121.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6428.57%
Drugs61.2350.00%
Public order50.82-54.55%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10034.171566.67%
Anti-social behaviour5113.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences336.97725.00%
Other theft154.51200.00%
Robbery122.05500.00%
Public order111.64266.67%
Shoplifting81.50700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.090.00%
Burglary60.960.00%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 person63.140.00%
Other theft50.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.680.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

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 person205.74-86.84%
Other theft72.73-78.79%
Violence and sexual offences50.96-86.11%
Public order30.68-82.35%
Shoplifting20.41-89.47%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Robbery10.14-97.14%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15252.48850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5120.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.971100.00%
Robbery354.923400.00%
Other theft334.78450.00%
Drugs214.51950.00%
Shoplifting192.87216.67%
Public order172.60240.00%
Bicycle theft112.321000.00%
Burglary71.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%

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 person165.601500.00%
Other theft62.190.00%
Shoplifting60.820.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.680.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.14-98.81%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8442.51-8.70%
Other theft5511.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour427.5235.48%
Violence and sexual offences385.74-32.14%
Robbery345.1988.89%
Public order214.6575.00%
Bicycle theft92.8780.00%
Shoplifting71.230.00%
Burglary50.96400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.68-55.56%
Drugs40.550.00%
Vehicle crime40.55-20.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9241.825.75%
Other theft6612.57-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences569.02-13.85%
Anti-social behaviour317.65-29.55%
Robbery184.24-10.00%
Public order122.46-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson91.64-18.18%
Shoplifting71.23-22.22%
Bicycle theft50.96-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Drugs40.68300.00%
Burglary10.55-83.33%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8747.4340.32%
Other theft7511.89-17.58%
Violence and sexual offences6510.2554.76%
Anti-social behaviour448.8810.00%
Robbery206.0166.67%
Public order172.7341.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.32120.00%
Shoplifting91.50-43.75%
Burglary61.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.14-87.50%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9141.820.00%
Theft from the person6212.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences428.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour405.740.00%
Shoplifting165.470.00%
Public order122.190.00%
Robbery121.640.00%
Burglary101.640.00%
Drugs81.370.00%
Bicycle theft71.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.960.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202411
March 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 403 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202415
July 20245
May 20247
April 202433
March 20246
January 202455
December 202366
November 202375
October 202391

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 157 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202435
March 20241
January 202434
December 202318
November 202320
October 202312

A total of 752 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024132
August 2024100
July 20246
May 202420
April 2024152
March 202416
February 20241
January 202484
December 202392
November 202387
October 202362

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202433
July 20244
May 20245
April 202436
March 20243
January 202438
December 202356
November 202365
October 202342

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202451
April 202451
January 202442
December 202331
November 202344
October 202340

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 202421
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20243
May 20243
April 202417
March 20245
January 202421
December 202312
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

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 8TS 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total21
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. London Waterloo
    Total17
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Waterloo
    Total16
    Theft from the person11
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1