SE1 0AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0AA

SE1 0AA, Southwark has recorded a total of 328 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.09 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0AA 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 0AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0AA, encompassing approximately 11274 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 0AA area, explore the SE1 0AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (91) incidents (28.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (9.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (140.91% increase)

SE1 0AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 41
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 20

SE1 0AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9129.0928.17%
Anti-social behaviour578.079.62%
Violence and sexual offences535.06140.91%
Other theft224.70175.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.95240.00%
Burglary161.51166.67%
Bicycle theft161.42433.33%
Drugs151.4236.36%
Shoplifting141.33180.00%
Robbery131.248.33%
Public order91.1580.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7118.007000.00%
Anti-social behaviour526.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.611000.00%
Robbery121.950.00%
Drugs111.060.00%
Other theft80.98700.00%
Burglary60.710.00%
Public order50.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.440.00%
Shoplifting50.440.00%
Bicycle theft30.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.18-50.00%
Public order10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.09-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person61.42-93.68%
Violence and sexual offences30.53-91.89%
Public order30.27-80.00%
Other theft20.27-94.44%
Bicycle theft10.18-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.090.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9525.631800.00%
Anti-social behaviour578.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences375.060.00%
Other theft363.281700.00%
Robbery273.190.00%
Public order152.39650.00%
Drugs81.330.00%
Burglary50.710.00%
Bicycle theft40.440.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person50.89-90.20%
Other theft20.44-95.12%
Public order20.18-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5224.3915.56%
Anti-social behaviour514.614.08%
Theft from the person514.5254.55%
Other theft414.5224.24%
Robbery283.6475.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.4818.18%
Public order101.15-16.67%
Burglary80.8960.00%
Drugs60.7150.00%
Vehicle crime50.5366.67%
Bicycle theft40.44-20.00%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4919.4222.50%
Violence and sexual offences454.35-15.09%
Other theft333.99-10.81%
Theft from the person332.93-34.00%
Robbery162.9323.08%
Public order121.429.09%
Criminal damage and arson111.06-26.67%
Burglary50.98-61.54%
Bicycle theft50.4466.67%
Drugs40.44-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.35-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.356.00%
Theft from the person504.70-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour404.43-38.46%
Other theft373.55-17.78%
Criminal damage and arson153.2850.00%
Robbery131.3385.71%
Burglary131.150.00%
Public order111.15-8.33%
Drugs90.980.00%
Vehicle crime70.8075.00%
Bicycle theft30.620.00%
Shoplifting10.27-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6525.280.00%
Theft from the person545.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences504.790.00%
Other theft454.430.00%
Burglary133.990.00%
Public order121.150.00%
Shoplifting101.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.890.00%
Drugs90.890.00%
Robbery70.800.00%
Vehicle crime40.620.00%
Bicycle theft30.350.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202452
April 202457
January 202451
December 202349
November 202340
October 202365

A total of 227 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
April 202436
March 20242
January 202441
December 202333
November 202337
October 202345

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
April 202427
January 202428
December 202316
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202422
July 20242
May 20243
April 202437
January 202452
December 202345
November 202353
October 202350

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 202415
March 20242
January 202410
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 457 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202471
July 20241
May 20246
April 202495
March 20245
January 202451
December 202333
November 202350
October 202354

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
April 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elephant And Castle
    Total41
    Theft from the person18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Elephant Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 26. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1