SE1 0EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0EB

SE1 0EB, Southwark has recorded a total of 313 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.72 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0EB 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 0EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0EB, encompassing approximately 8523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (100) incidents (12.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)

SE1 0EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

SE1 0EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10036.7212.36%
Anti-social behaviour5711.73-9.52%
Other theft286.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences283.2947.37%
Burglary213.2990.91%
Criminal damage and arson192.46280.00%
Shoplifting132.23333.33%
Bicycle theft121.531100.00%
Public order111.41120.00%
Robbery101.29-47.37%
Drugs61.17100.00%
Vehicle crime50.700.00%
Other crime30.590.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8927.342125.00%
Anti-social behaviour6310.440.00%
Robbery197.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.231800.00%
Other theft142.230.00%
Burglary111.640.00%
Public order51.29400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.590.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Drugs30.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

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 person40.7033.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-75.00%

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 offences41.17-82.61%
Other theft30.47-90.62%
Theft from the person30.35-97.92%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14440.017100.00%
Anti-social behaviour5216.890.00%
Other theft326.103100.00%
Shoplifting263.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences233.05360.00%
Robbery212.700.00%
Burglary152.460.00%
Bicycle theft111.760.00%
Drugs101.290.00%
Public order41.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 offences50.94-87.50%
Theft from the person20.59-96.43%
Other theft10.23-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5628.98-1.75%
Other theft426.57-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour424.93-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences404.93-11.11%
Robbery204.69-4.76%
Burglary152.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.76100.00%
Shoplifting60.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.70400.00%
Public order50.59-58.33%
Drugs40.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 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 person5732.62-20.83%
Other theft526.69-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour516.1082.14%
Violence and sexual offences455.9832.35%
Robbery215.2875.00%
Public order122.4650.00%
Shoplifting121.4120.00%
Burglary101.41-33.33%
Drugs81.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.47-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7230.500.00%
Other theft588.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour283.990.00%
Burglary153.290.00%
Robbery121.760.00%
Shoplifting101.410.00%
Public order81.170.00%
Drugs80.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.940.00%
Vehicle crime50.820.00%
Bicycle theft30.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202414
May 20243
April 202432
March 20241
January 202442
December 202352
November 202358

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 20238

A total of 527 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 58.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202489
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024144
March 20242
January 202456
December 202357
November 202372

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202419
July 20241
May 20244
April 202423
March 20245
January 202440
December 202345
November 202334

A total of 293 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202463
April 202452
January 202442
December 202351
November 202328

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
April 202415
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202419
April 202421
January 202420
December 202321
November 202312

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
April 202426
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
April 202411
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Cut
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1