SE1 0AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0AL

SE1 0AL, Southwark has recorded a total of 303 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.36 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0AL 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 0AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0AL, encompassing approximately 5899 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 0AL area, explore the SE1 0AL 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 (52.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (165.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

SE1 0AL 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: 27

SE1 0AL 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 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11051.3652.78%
Other theft6118.64165.22%
Anti-social behaviour3610.34-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences196.1026.67%
Criminal damage and arson163.22433.33%
Burglary162.7160.00%
Bicycle theft152.71200.00%
Public order102.54100.00%
Robbery61.69-75.00%
Shoplifting61.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Drugs30.680.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7237.123500.00%
Anti-social behaviour5112.200.00%
Robbery248.640.00%
Other theft234.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences153.901400.00%
Burglary102.540.00%
Shoplifting61.690.00%
Public order51.02400.00%
Bicycle theft50.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

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 person20.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.17-66.67%

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 offences31.19-75.00%
Other theft20.51-97.33%
Public order10.34-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.17-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17362.8817200.00%
Other theft7529.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour3012.710.00%
Shoplifting275.080.00%
Robbery144.580.00%
Burglary132.370.00%
Bicycle theft132.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences122.20300.00%
Public order72.030.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 offences30.680.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.17-97.14%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8350.51-11.70%
Theft from the person7214.07-12.20%
Violence and sexual offences4112.20-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour356.95-14.63%
Burglary195.9358.33%
Robbery143.220.00%
Bicycle theft82.37300.00%
Public order71.36-12.50%
Shoplifting71.19-50.00%
Drugs51.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-57.14%
Other crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9455.09-14.55%
Theft from the person8215.93-13.68%
Violence and sexual offences4313.9034.38%
Anti-social behaviour417.2957.69%
Robbery146.957.69%
Shoplifting142.370.00%
Burglary122.379.09%
Public order82.030.00%
Drugs71.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1916.67%
Bicycle theft21.19-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.34-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11056.95-13.39%
Theft from the person9518.6439.71%
Violence and sexual offences3216.10-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour265.42-31.58%
Shoplifting144.41-6.67%
Robbery132.370.00%
Burglary112.2057.14%
Public order81.8633.33%
Drugs71.3616.67%
Bicycle theft71.19-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1920.00%
Vehicle crime61.02500.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12755.930.00%
Theft from the person6821.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour3811.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.440.00%
Shoplifting155.760.00%
Robbery132.540.00%
Bicycle theft102.200.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Drugs61.190.00%
Public order61.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
May 20241
April 202413
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 575 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202423
May 20242
April 202475
January 202483
December 202394
November 2023110
October 2023127

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20243
January 202441
December 202343
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 675 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202472
July 20242
April 2024173
March 20241
January 202472
December 202382
November 202395
October 202368

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202451
April 202430
February 20241
January 202435
December 202341
November 202326
October 202338

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
April 202413
January 202419
December 202312
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202424
April 202414
January 202414
December 202314
November 202313
October 202313

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202427
January 20247
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0AL 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
    Total27
    Theft from the person10
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 11. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 18. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 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. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. Borough
    Total2
    Theft from the person2