SE1 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0AB

SE1 0AB, Southwark has recorded a total of 322 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.67 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0AB 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 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0AB, encompassing approximately 7208 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (110) incidents (54.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (181.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

SE1 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31

SE1 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11044.6754.93%
Other theft6215.26181.82%
Anti-social behaviour408.60-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences215.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson172.91325.00%
Shoplifting162.36166.67%
Burglary162.2245.45%
Bicycle theft142.22250.00%
Public order111.94175.00%
Robbery61.53-76.92%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Drugs30.69-25.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7130.943450.00%
Anti-social behaviour559.850.00%
Robbery267.630.00%
Other theft223.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.051300.00%
Burglary111.940.00%
Shoplifting61.530.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Public order40.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Bicycle theft40.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.97-83.33%
Other theft20.42-97.33%
Public order10.28-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.14-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17152.8517000.00%
Other theft7523.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour3210.400.00%
Shoplifting314.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.30500.00%
Robbery162.500.00%
Burglary132.220.00%
Bicycle theft101.800.00%
Public order71.390.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.550.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.14-97.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7742.31-16.30%
Theft from the person7210.68-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.99-10.87%
Anti-social behaviour405.69-4.76%
Burglary205.5542.86%
Robbery162.776.67%
Public order92.220.00%
Shoplifting81.25-42.86%
Drugs71.110.00%
Bicycle theft70.97250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.97-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9245.78-14.81%
Theft from the person8012.76-18.37%
Violence and sexual offences4611.1031.43%
Anti-social behaviour426.3855.56%
Robbery155.8325.00%
Burglary142.0816.67%
Shoplifting141.947.69%
Public order91.9428.57%
Drugs71.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9716.67%
Bicycle theft20.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10846.47-9.24%
Theft from the person9814.9838.03%
Violence and sexual offences3513.60-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour274.86-43.75%
Shoplifting133.75-23.53%
Burglary121.8033.33%
Robbery121.66-14.29%
Public order71.660.00%
Drugs70.9716.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.970.00%
Vehicle crime50.83400.00%
Bicycle theft40.69-60.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11947.860.00%
Theft from the person7116.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour489.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.660.00%
Shoplifting175.130.00%
Robbery142.360.00%
Bicycle theft101.940.00%
Burglary91.390.00%
Public order71.250.00%
Drugs60.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 557 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202422
May 20242
April 202475
January 202477
December 202392
November 2023108
October 2023119

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202431
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 202441
December 202346
November 202335
October 202337

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202455
April 202432
February 20241
January 202440
December 202342
November 202327
October 202348

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 676 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202471
July 20242
April 2024171
March 20241
January 202472
December 202380
November 202398
October 202371

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202413
January 202420
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202426
April 202416
January 202416
December 202315
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 15. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1