SE1 8YL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 8YL

SE1 8YL, Lambeth has recorded a total of 298 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.40 per 1,000 population. This SE1 8YL 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 8YL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 8YL, encompassing approximately 3059 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (104) incidents (67.74% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)

SE1 8YL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Addington Street with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 32

SE1 8YL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10497.4067.74%
Other theft6833.99183.33%
Anti-social behaviour3122.23-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences2810.1312.00%
Robbery229.1583.33%
Bicycle theft107.19900.00%
Burglary93.2780.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9416.67%
Drugs62.2950.00%
Shoplifting51.960.00%
Public order51.63-44.44%
Other crime21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6263.411450.00%
Anti-social behaviour4020.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences2513.07525.00%
Other theft248.17380.00%
Robbery127.84500.00%
Public order93.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.940.00%
Shoplifting51.96400.00%
Burglary51.630.00%
Drugs41.63300.00%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 theft56.86-16.67%
Theft from the person41.63-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.310.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

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 person1611.77-84.91%
Other theft65.23-84.21%
Violence and sexual offences41.96-83.33%
Public order31.31-75.00%
Shoplifting20.98-80.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.33-94.74%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10686.29715.38%
Other theft3834.65660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2812.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.152300.00%
Robbery197.841800.00%
Drugs156.21650.00%
Public order124.90140.00%
Shoplifting103.9266.67%
Bicycle theft93.27800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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 person1311.441200.00%
Shoplifting64.250.00%
Other theft51.960.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.33-98.65%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7481.71-15.91%
Other theft5524.19-11.29%
Violence and sexual offences3317.98-13.16%
Robbery2910.7970.59%
Anti-social behaviour199.48-32.14%
Public order136.2118.18%
Burglary54.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.31100.00%
Shoplifting41.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft41.310.00%
Drugs31.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8891.1925.71%
Other theft6228.76-28.74%
Violence and sexual offences3820.26-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour2812.42-28.21%
Robbery179.1521.43%
Shoplifting125.5633.33%
Public order113.92-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.600.00%
Burglary52.610.00%
Drugs41.63100.00%
Bicycle theft41.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8799.03-7.45%
Theft from the person7028.44-2.78%
Violence and sexual offences4122.8828.12%
Anti-social behaviour3913.4021.88%
Public order1512.7550.00%
Robbery144.90180.00%
Shoplifting94.58-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.9414.29%
Bicycle theft72.6140.00%
Burglary52.29-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9491.840.00%
Theft from the person7230.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences3223.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour3210.460.00%
Shoplifting1310.460.00%
Public order104.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.270.00%
Burglary72.290.00%
Bicycle theft52.290.00%
Robbery51.630.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20249
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 444 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202424
July 20245
May 20246
April 202438
March 20245
January 202455
December 202362
November 202387
October 202394

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 20242
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202429
December 202317
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 610 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 202462
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024106
March 202413
February 20241
January 202474
December 202388
November 202370
October 202372

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 20244
May 20244
April 202424
March 20241
January 202433
December 202338
November 202341
October 202332

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20246
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
April 202428
January 202419
December 202328
November 202339
October 202332

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315
October 202310

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
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 8YL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Addington Street
    Total37
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total32
    Other theft9
    Robbery7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. 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. Pear Place
    Total13
    Burglary3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Concert Hall Approach
    Total12
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ferry Terminal
    Total9
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holmes Terrace
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lower Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Waterloo Road
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Belvedere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 21. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Upper Ground
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Roupell Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Theed Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Stamford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1