SE1 0EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0EL

SE1 0EL, Southwark has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.32 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0EL 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 0EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0EL, encompassing approximately 7953 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (82) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-18.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)

SE1 0EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

SE1 0EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8233.327.89%
Anti-social behaviour4810.31-18.64%
Other theft246.0371.43%
Violence and sexual offences233.0243.75%
Burglary192.8990.00%
Criminal damage and arson162.39220.00%
Shoplifting122.01300.00%
Public order111.51120.00%
Bicycle theft101.38233.33%
Robbery91.26-55.00%
Drugs51.13150.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7626.911800.00%
Anti-social behaviour599.560.00%
Robbery207.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences162.511500.00%
Other theft142.010.00%
Burglary101.760.00%
Public order51.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Shoplifting30.630.00%
Bicycle theft30.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 person40.7533.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-75.00%

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 offences41.38-80.95%
Other theft30.50-90.91%
Theft from the person30.38-97.67%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12939.106350.00%
Anti-social behaviour4816.220.00%
Other theft336.033200.00%
Shoplifting264.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.27320.00%
Robbery152.640.00%
Burglary121.890.00%
Bicycle theft111.510.00%
Drugs101.380.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences51.01-86.49%
Theft from the person20.63-95.65%
Other theft10.25-97.44%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4628.04-14.81%
Other theft395.78-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour384.90-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences374.78-9.76%
Robbery164.650.00%
Burglary162.0160.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0180.00%
Bicycle theft61.13500.00%
Public order50.75-50.00%
Drugs40.63-33.33%
Shoplifting40.50-69.23%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5431.56-16.92%
Other theft476.79-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour445.9169.23%
Violence and sexual offences415.5332.26%
Robbery165.1533.33%
Shoplifting132.0130.00%
Burglary101.63-23.08%
Public order101.2642.86%
Drugs61.26-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.75-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6530.3014.04%
Other theft538.17-10.17%
Violence and sexual offences316.66-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour263.90-50.94%
Burglary133.2762.50%
Robbery121.6350.00%
Shoplifting101.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.2614.29%
Drugs81.0133.33%
Public order71.0140.00%
Vehicle crime50.88150.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-40.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5932.310.00%
Theft from the person577.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences356.660.00%
Shoplifting124.400.00%
Robbery81.510.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.010.00%
Drugs60.880.00%
Public order50.750.00%
Bicycle theft50.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202459
April 202448
January 202438
December 202344
November 202326
October 202353

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 202411
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 273 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
May 20243
April 202433
March 20241
January 202439
December 202347
November 202353
October 202359

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 518 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 202476
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024129
March 20242
January 202446
December 202354
November 202365
October 202357

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 20241
May 20244
April 202421
March 20245
January 202437
December 202341
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
April 202412
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
April 202415
January 202416
December 202316
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202426
January 20244
December 202313
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 0EL 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 13. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 18. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 20. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1