SE1 0AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0AP

SE1 0AP, Southwark has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.10 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0AP 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 0AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0AP, encompassing approximately 9927 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (81) incidents (15.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (24.49% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (80.00% increase)

SE1 0AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Elephant And Castle with total crimes: 13

SE1 0AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8127.1015.71%
Anti-social behaviour618.1624.49%
Violence and sexual offences366.1480.00%
Other theft163.63220.00%
Burglary131.61225.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.31500.00%
Bicycle theft121.211100.00%
Shoplifting101.21900.00%
Robbery91.0150.00%
Drugs90.9128.57%
Public order70.91133.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7017.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour497.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.94900.00%
Drugs72.010.00%
Robbery60.710.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Burglary40.500.00%
Public order30.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%
Public order10.100.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.100.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7924.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour567.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.640.00%
Robbery233.320.00%
Other theft172.320.00%
Public order111.710.00%
Drugs81.110.00%
Bicycle theft60.810.00%
Burglary40.600.00%
Shoplifting20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson20.20-84.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5324.8823.26%
Theft from the person475.3480.77%
Violence and sexual offences444.7318.92%
Other theft384.4326.67%
Robbery263.8373.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.6218.18%
Public order61.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft50.600.00%
Burglary40.5033.33%
Vehicle crime40.40-33.33%
Drugs30.4050.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4319.64-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences374.33-31.48%
Other theft303.73-6.25%
Theft from the person263.02-39.53%
Public order152.6287.50%
Robbery151.5115.38%
Criminal damage and arson111.5110.00%
Vehicle crime61.1150.00%
Bicycle theft50.6066.67%
Burglary30.50-62.50%
Drugs20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5423.0722.73%
Anti-social behaviour475.44-28.79%
Theft from the person434.73-15.69%
Other theft324.33-15.79%
Robbery133.2262.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.3142.86%
Burglary81.01-20.00%
Public order80.810.00%
Drugs60.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.60100.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Shoplifting10.30-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6625.790.00%
Theft from the person516.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences445.140.00%
Other theft384.430.00%
Shoplifting103.830.00%
Burglary101.010.00%
Drugs81.010.00%
Public order80.810.00%
Robbery80.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202449
April 202456
January 202453
December 202343
November 202347
October 202366

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 202417
January 202438
December 202330
November 202332
October 202338

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
April 202423
January 202426
December 202315
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202420
July 20242
April 202433
January 202444
December 202337
November 202354
October 202344

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 397 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202470
April 202479
January 202447
December 202326
November 202343
October 202351

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elephant And Castle
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Lambeth North
    Total9
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterloo Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Police Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 26. West Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Orient Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1