SE1 8TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8TX

SE1 8TX, Lambeth has recorded a total of 306 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.21 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8TX 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 8TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8TX, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (54.84% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-22.73% decrease)

SE1 8TX 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: 34
  • Chicheley Street with total crimes: 23

SE1 8TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9675.2154.84%
Other theft6823.59183.33%
Anti-social behaviour3416.71-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences278.36-6.90%
Robbery216.6475.00%
Bicycle theft145.161300.00%
Shoplifting133.4462.50%
Burglary123.20140.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9514.29%
Drugs61.9750.00%
Public order31.47-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6251.121450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4415.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences2910.81625.00%
Other theft247.13380.00%
Robbery125.90500.00%
Public order112.95266.67%
Shoplifting82.70700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.970.00%
Burglary51.720.00%
Drugs41.23300.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.16-16.67%
Theft from the person41.23-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.980.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

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 person168.85-83.67%
Other theft63.93-83.78%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-86.21%
Public order30.98-76.92%
Shoplifting20.74-87.50%
Other crime20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-95.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9868.57600.00%
Other theft3724.09640.00%
Anti-social behaviour339.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences298.112800.00%
Robbery207.131900.00%
Shoplifting164.92166.67%
Drugs153.93650.00%
Bicycle theft133.691200.00%
Public order133.20160.00%
Burglary33.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person148.851300.00%
Shoplifting63.440.00%
Other theft51.470.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.25-98.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6960.95-16.87%
Other theft5216.96-18.75%
Robbery2912.78123.08%
Violence and sexual offences277.13-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour236.64-8.00%
Public order185.65100.00%
Bicycle theft84.4260.00%
Shoplifting61.97-50.00%
Burglary51.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-70.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8367.3420.29%
Other theft6420.40-22.89%
Violence and sexual offences4515.73-4.26%
Anti-social behaviour2511.06-30.56%
Robbery136.14-7.14%
Shoplifting123.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson102.950.00%
Public order92.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft52.21-16.67%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Burglary30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8374.23-19.42%
Theft from the person6920.4025.45%
Violence and sexual offences4716.9651.61%
Anti-social behaviour3611.5544.00%
Public order158.8550.00%
Robbery143.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.4442.86%
Shoplifting92.46-47.06%
Bicycle theft62.210.00%
Burglary51.47-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Drugs20.98-50.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10367.340.00%
Theft from the person5525.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences3113.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour257.620.00%
Shoplifting176.140.00%
Public order104.180.00%
Robbery82.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.970.00%
Burglary71.720.00%
Bicycle theft61.720.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 447 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202424
July 20245
May 20246
April 202437
March 20245
January 202452
December 202364
November 202383
October 2023103

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202429
December 202313
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 567 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202462
July 20244
May 202416
April 202498
March 202414
February 20241
January 202469
December 202383
November 202369
October 202355

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 20244
May 20244
April 202429
March 20241
January 202427
December 202345
November 202347
October 202331

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202416
March 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 202317

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202444
April 202433
January 202423
December 202325
November 202336
October 202325

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 202415
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20243
May 20243
April 202413
March 20245
January 202418
December 20239
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8TX 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
    Total34
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chicheley Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Johanna Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Concert Hall Approach
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tanswell Street
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Ferry Terminal
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total9
    Other theft6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 26. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Upper Ground
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 29. The Cut
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2