GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0BU

GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BU, Southwark has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.20 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0BU 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 0BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0BU, encompassing approximately 9760 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (86) incidents (-8.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)

SE1 0BU 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

GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 0BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8629.20-8.51%
Anti-social behaviour548.81-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.5340.00%
Other theft262.87420.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.66260.00%
Burglary181.84125.00%
Shoplifting121.841100.00%
Public order111.23266.67%
Bicycle theft101.13400.00%
Robbery81.02-38.46%
Drugs60.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Other crime40.410.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9422.542250.00%
Anti-social behaviour609.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.151900.00%
Robbery132.050.00%
Burglary81.330.00%
Drugs70.820.00%
Other theft50.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Public order30.51200.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
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 person40.6133.33%
Public order10.410.00%
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 offences41.02-83.33%
Other theft30.41-85.00%
Theft from the person30.31-97.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13130.946450.00%
Anti-social behaviour5213.420.00%
Robbery255.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.56380.00%
Other theft202.461900.00%
Burglary142.050.00%
Drugs91.430.00%
Shoplifting90.920.00%
Public order80.920.00%
Bicycle theft60.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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 offences50.82-88.37%
Theft from the person20.51-95.74%
Other theft10.20-97.22%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4725.4120.51%
Anti-social behaviour444.82-2.22%
Violence and sexual offences434.510.00%
Other theft364.4112.50%
Robbery223.6957.14%
Burglary172.2541.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.74125.00%
Public order80.92-11.11%
Drugs70.8240.00%
Bicycle theft50.7266.67%
Shoplifting40.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.4150.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4521.9273.08%
Violence and sexual offences434.612.38%
Theft from the person394.41-35.00%
Other theft324.00-39.62%
Robbery143.2816.67%
Burglary121.43-25.00%
Public order91.2328.57%
Drugs50.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-50.00%
Shoplifting40.41-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.4150.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6025.5120.00%
Other theft536.1529.27%
Violence and sexual offences425.437.69%
Anti-social behaviour264.30-58.73%
Burglary162.66100.00%
Robbery121.64100.00%
Drugs101.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0214.29%
Public order70.820.00%
Shoplifting70.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.72500.00%
Bicycle theft20.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6325.510.00%
Theft from the person506.450.00%
Other theft415.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences394.200.00%
Shoplifting144.000.00%
Drugs81.430.00%
Burglary80.820.00%
Public order70.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.720.00%
Robbery60.720.00%
Bicycle theft40.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.100.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 20241
May 20244
April 202424
March 20245
January 202443
December 202343
November 202342
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 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202460
April 202452
January 202444
December 202345
November 202326
October 202363

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 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 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 202414
January 202417
December 202312
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 516 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202494
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024131
March 20242
January 202447
December 202339
November 202360
October 202350

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20245
May 20243
April 202420
March 20241
January 202436
December 202332
November 202353
October 202341

A total of 100 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 202425
January 202422
December 202314
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 202314

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 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
April 20249
January 20247
December 20235
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 0BU 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. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Cut
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 15. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    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. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 26. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1