SE1 0ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0ER

SE1 0ER, Southwark has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.97 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0ER 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 0ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0ER, encompassing approximately 8491 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (73) incidents (8.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-17.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (107.69% increase)

SE1 0ER 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: 19

SE1 0ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7330.978.96%
Anti-social behaviour518.60-17.74%
Other theft276.01107.69%
Violence and sexual offences213.1810.53%
Criminal damage and arson192.47280.00%
Burglary182.2480.00%
Shoplifting122.12300.00%
Bicycle theft111.41450.00%
Public order111.30266.67%
Vehicle crime61.300.00%
Drugs60.71200.00%
Robbery60.71-72.73%
Other crime20.710.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6724.731575.00%
Anti-social behaviour627.890.00%
Robbery227.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.591800.00%
Other theft132.240.00%
Burglary101.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Shoplifting30.590.00%
Public order30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons20.350.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

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 person40.7133.33%
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 offences41.30-83.33%
Other theft30.47-88.89%
Theft from the person30.35-97.12%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10432.155100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4412.250.00%
Other theft275.182600.00%
Shoplifting263.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.06380.00%
Burglary152.830.00%
Robbery121.770.00%
Drugs91.410.00%
Bicycle theft71.060.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 offences50.94-85.71%
Theft from the person20.59-95.83%
Other theft10.24-97.14%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4826.026.67%
Anti-social behaviour415.65-10.87%
Other theft354.83-20.45%
Violence and sexual offences354.12-23.91%
Burglary164.1245.45%
Robbery151.88-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson81.7760.00%
Public order60.94-33.33%
Drugs50.71-28.57%
Shoplifting40.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft40.47300.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4629.2084.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.4235.29%
Theft from the person455.42-29.69%
Other theft445.30-6.38%
Robbery175.1854.55%
Shoplifting122.0033.33%
Burglary111.41-31.25%
Public order91.3080.00%
Drugs71.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.82-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.59-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6427.3218.52%
Other theft477.54-14.55%
Violence and sexual offences345.53-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour254.00-55.36%
Burglary162.9445.45%
Robbery111.8810.00%
Shoplifting91.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0614.29%
Drugs70.94-12.50%
Public order50.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.59150.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-83.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5631.090.00%
Other theft556.590.00%
Theft from the person546.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences376.360.00%
Shoplifting124.360.00%
Burglary111.410.00%
Robbery101.300.00%
Drugs81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.940.00%
Bicycle theft60.820.00%
Public order60.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%

Crime by Type

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.57 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 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 252 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202413
May 20243
April 202427
March 20241
January 202435
December 202344
November 202347
October 202355

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 20241
May 20244
April 202424
March 20245
January 202435
December 202346
November 202334
October 202337

A total of 325 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202462
April 202444
January 202441
December 202346
November 202325
October 202356

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 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 464 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202473
August 202467
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024104
March 20242
January 202448
December 202345
November 202364
October 202354

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
April 202415
January 202416
December 202311
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
April 202412
January 202415
December 202317
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.14 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 202312
November 20239
October 202312

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0ER 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
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    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. 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. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 30. Borough
    Total2
    Theft from the person2