SE1 0EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0EX

SE1 0EX, Southwark has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.95 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0EX 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 0EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0EX, encompassing approximately 8714 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 0EX area, explore the SE1 0EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 0EX area, visit the SE1 0EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (69) incidents (11.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-16.07% decrease)
  • Other theft: (31) incidents (138.46% increase)

SE1 0EX 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 0EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6929.9511.29%
Anti-social behaviour477.92-16.07%
Other theft315.39138.46%
Violence and sexual offences223.5622.22%
Criminal damage and arson202.52300.00%
Burglary182.3063.64%
Shoplifting132.07225.00%
Public order111.49266.67%
Bicycle theft91.26350.00%
Drugs71.03133.33%
Vehicle crime60.800.00%
Robbery60.69-73.91%
Other crime20.690.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6223.183000.00%
Anti-social behaviour567.110.00%
Robbery236.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.641700.00%
Other theft132.070.00%
Burglary111.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.260.00%
Shoplifting40.570.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Public order30.34200.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.69-83.33%
Other theft20.34-93.94%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10531.5610400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4012.050.00%
Other theft334.590.00%
Shoplifting293.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.33500.00%
Burglary152.070.00%
Robbery141.720.00%
Drugs91.610.00%
Bicycle theft71.030.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.46-91.43%
Theft from the person10.34-97.62%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4224.90-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour374.82-9.76%
Other theft364.25-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.13-10.26%
Burglary184.0263.64%
Robbery162.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8460.00%
Shoplifting60.92-50.00%
Public order60.69-33.33%
Drugs50.69-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.57300.00%
Vehicle crime30.46-25.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6028.803.45%
Theft from the person446.89-27.87%
Anti-social behaviour415.0551.85%
Violence and sexual offences394.7034.48%
Robbery164.4845.45%
Shoplifting121.8420.00%
Burglary111.38-31.25%
Public order91.2680.00%
Drugs71.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.57-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6127.4315.09%
Other theft587.00-3.33%
Violence and sexual offences296.66-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour273.33-44.90%
Burglary163.1060.00%
Robbery111.8422.22%
Shoplifting101.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.1514.29%
Drugs70.9216.67%
Public order50.80-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.57150.00%
Bicycle theft20.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6029.490.00%
Theft from the person536.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour496.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences345.620.00%
Shoplifting153.900.00%
Burglary101.720.00%
Robbery91.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.030.00%
Public order60.800.00%
Drugs60.690.00%
Bicycle theft60.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202413
May 20242
April 202433
January 202436
December 202360
November 202358
October 202360

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 202429
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 202435
December 202339
November 202329
October 202334

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202456
April 202440
January 202437
December 202341
November 202327
October 202349

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20234
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 20247
August 20243
April 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 439 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 202462
July 20242
April 2024105
March 20241
January 202442
December 202344
November 202361
October 202353

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 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202423
April 202414
January 202416
December 202316
November 202311
October 20239

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 0EX 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. 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
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 21. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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