SE1 8UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8UD

SE1 8UD, Lambeth has recorded a total of 411 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 73.69 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8UD 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 8UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8UD, encompassing approximately 5577 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 8UD area, explore the SE1 8UD 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 (46.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (78) incidents (188.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-9.26% decrease)

SE1 8UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 38
  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34

SE1 8UD 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 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13973.6946.32%
Other theft7824.92188.89%
Anti-social behaviour4913.98-9.26%
Violence and sexual offences468.7931.43%
Robbery288.25100.00%
Shoplifting185.0280.00%
Bicycle theft143.23600.00%
Burglary122.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson92.1512.50%
Drugs71.6140.00%
Public order71.26-36.36%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9548.052275.00%
Anti-social behaviour5417.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences359.68775.00%
Other theft276.28440.00%
Robbery144.84600.00%
Public order112.51266.67%
Shoplifting101.97900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.790.00%
Burglary71.430.00%
Drugs51.26400.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%

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 theft53.77-16.67%
Theft from the person40.90-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.720.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.18-50.00%

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 person166.45-89.61%
Other theft62.87-87.50%
Violence and sexual offences41.08-88.89%
Public order30.72-81.25%
Shoplifting20.54-89.47%
Other crime20.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-96.88%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15470.641000.00%
Anti-social behaviour4927.610.00%
Other theft488.79860.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.613500.00%
Robbery326.453100.00%
Shoplifting195.74216.67%
Bicycle theft163.411500.00%
Public order162.87220.00%
Drugs162.87700.00%
Burglary62.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%

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 person146.451300.00%
Shoplifting62.510.00%
Other theft51.080.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
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 person10.18-98.82%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8556.83-2.30%
Other theft6515.24-21.69%
Robbery3911.65225.00%
Violence and sexual offences366.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.45-5.71%
Public order205.9281.82%
Bicycle theft93.5950.00%
Shoplifting71.61-50.00%
Burglary61.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.08-40.00%
Drugs41.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.72-20.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8758.992.35%
Other theft8315.60-14.43%
Violence and sexual offences6014.887.14%
Anti-social behaviour3510.76-31.37%
Shoplifting146.2816.67%
Robbery122.51-33.33%
Public order112.15-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.97-16.67%
Bicycle theft61.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Drugs40.90100.00%
Burglary20.72-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9766.70-14.16%
Theft from the person8517.3932.81%
Violence and sexual offences5615.2430.23%
Anti-social behaviour5110.0421.43%
Public order199.1446.15%
Robbery183.41125.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.2333.33%
Shoplifting122.15-36.84%
Bicycle theft72.150.00%
Burglary61.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Drugs20.90-71.43%
Other crime20.36100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11359.880.00%
Theft from the person6420.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences4311.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour427.710.00%
Shoplifting197.530.00%
Public order133.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.330.00%
Burglary81.610.00%
Robbery81.430.00%
Bicycle theft71.430.00%
Drugs71.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 202416
March 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
May 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 527 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202427
July 20245
May 20246
April 202448
March 20245
January 202465
December 202383
November 202397
October 2023113

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
July 20242
May 20241
April 202432
March 20241
January 202439
December 202312
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 744 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 202495
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024154
March 202414
February 20241
January 202485
December 202387
November 202385
October 202364

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202435
July 20244
May 20244
April 202436
March 20241
January 202436
December 202360
November 202356
October 202343

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 20247
April 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20241
May 20242
April 202419
March 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202454
April 202449
January 202433
December 202335
November 202351
October 202342

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
April 202416
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
May 20243
April 202416
March 20245
January 202420
December 202311
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 8UD 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. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total34
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 4. Chicheley Street
    Total23
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. 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. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
  • 20. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Ferry Terminal
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Westminster Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 30. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1