SE1 9QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 9QE

SE1 9QE, Lambeth has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.29 per 1,000 population. This SE1 9QE 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 9QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 9QE, encompassing approximately 4300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 9QE area, explore the SE1 9QE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 9QE area, visit the SE1 9QE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (28.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)

SE1 9QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 20
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17

SE1 9QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7349.2928.07%
Anti-social behaviour4116.9720.59%
Other theft279.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences246.2841.18%
Robbery145.5875.00%
Bicycle theft63.26200.00%
Burglary61.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40200.00%
Shoplifting51.40150.00%
Public order41.16-50.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5733.951800.00%
Anti-social behaviour3413.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences177.91750.00%
Other theft93.95125.00%
Robbery82.090.00%
Public order81.86300.00%
Burglary61.860.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.790.00%
Theft from the person30.930.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.58-50.00%
Theft from the person61.63-93.02%
Public order41.40-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.93-84.21%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-83.33%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8645.112050.00%
Anti-social behaviour2920.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.74375.00%
Robbery174.420.00%
Other theft143.95600.00%
Public order103.26100.00%
Shoplifting72.330.00%
Bicycle theft61.630.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order53.49-37.50%
Theft from the person41.16-90.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.93-73.33%
Other theft20.93-95.35%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4339.06-25.86%
Theft from the person4010.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.30-3.85%
Violence and sexual offences155.81-44.44%
Robbery133.4962.50%
Public order83.02100.00%
Bicycle theft81.8660.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5843.02-3.33%
Theft from the person5013.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2711.6312.50%
Anti-social behaviour266.2813.04%
Robbery86.05-27.27%
Bicycle theft51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.16-33.33%
Public order40.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.93-75.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6039.30-24.05%
Theft from the person2513.95-32.43%
Violence and sexual offences245.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour235.5815.00%
Robbery115.35175.00%
Public order62.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.40500.00%
Bicycle theft51.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Burglary20.93-75.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7943.020.00%
Theft from the person3718.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.650.00%
Public order94.650.00%
Burglary82.090.00%
Bicycle theft51.860.00%
Robbery41.160.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
May 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20249
July 20244
May 20247
April 202414
March 20242
January 202443
December 202358
November 202360
October 202379

A total of 381 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202457
July 20243
May 20246
April 202486
March 20244
January 202440
December 202350
November 202325
October 202337

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 20242
May 20243
April 202419
March 20244
January 202415
December 202327
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 198 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
April 202429
January 202425
December 202326
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202417
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 9QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total20
    Theft from the person10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Secker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Doon Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Isabella Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Theed Street
    Total1
    Burglary1