SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 0BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0BQ

SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 0BQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 273 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.24 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0BQ 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 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0BQ, encompassing approximately 10023 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (78) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-8.62% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)

SE1 0BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 20
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18

SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 0BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7827.24-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour537.78-8.62%
Violence and sexual offences265.2923.81%
Other theft242.59380.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.39260.00%
Burglary181.80157.14%
Bicycle theft111.80450.00%
Public order111.10266.67%
Shoplifting101.10900.00%
Robbery81.00-38.46%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Drugs60.600.00%
Other crime40.600.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9221.452200.00%
Anti-social behaviour589.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.792000.00%
Robbery132.100.00%
Burglary71.300.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Other theft50.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Public order30.50200.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person40.6033.33%
Public order10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.00-84.00%
Other theft30.40-84.21%
Theft from the person30.30-97.56%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12329.436050.00%
Anti-social behaviour5412.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.39400.00%
Robbery242.490.00%
Other theft192.391800.00%
Burglary151.900.00%
Drugs91.500.00%
Shoplifting80.900.00%
Bicycle theft70.800.00%
Public order70.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.80-88.37%
Theft from the person20.50-95.56%
Other theft10.20-97.14%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4624.744.55%
Theft from the person454.599.76%
Violence and sexual offences434.49-6.52%
Other theft354.2916.67%
Robbery233.4953.33%
Burglary182.2928.57%
Public order91.80-10.00%
Drugs80.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.80166.67%
Bicycle theft40.8033.33%
Vehicle crime30.4050.00%
Shoplifting30.30-25.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.756.98%
Anti-social behaviour444.5962.96%
Theft from the person414.39-28.07%
Other theft304.09-42.31%
Robbery152.9936.36%
Burglary141.50-22.22%
Public order101.4066.67%
Drugs41.00-60.00%
Shoplifting40.40-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.30-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5724.6416.33%
Other theft525.6913.04%
Violence and sexual offences435.1910.26%
Anti-social behaviour274.29-57.81%
Burglary182.69125.00%
Robbery111.8057.14%
Drugs101.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0014.29%
Shoplifting70.80-46.15%
Vehicle crime60.70500.00%
Public order60.60-14.29%
Bicycle theft20.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6425.340.00%
Theft from the person496.390.00%
Other theft464.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.590.00%
Shoplifting133.890.00%
Drugs81.300.00%
Burglary80.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.800.00%
Robbery70.700.00%
Public order70.700.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202458
April 202454
January 202446
December 202344
November 202327
October 202364

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 20241
May 20244
April 202425
March 20245
January 202443
December 202346
November 202343
October 202339

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 494 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202492
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024123
March 20242
January 202445
December 202341
November 202357
October 202349

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
April 202415
January 202418
December 202314
November 202318
October 20238

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
May 20243
April 202419
March 20241
January 202435
December 202330
November 202352
October 202346

A total of 101 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202424
January 202423
December 202315
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 24. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1