GREAT GUILDFORD STREET, SE1 0FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0FA

GREAT GUILDFORD STREET, SE1 0FA, Southwark has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.51 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0FA 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 0FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0FA, encompassing approximately 7492 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (91) incidents (35.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (178.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-25.93% decrease)

SE1 0FA 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: 33
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 19

GREAT GUILDFORD STREET, SE1 0FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9139.5135.82%
Other theft5312.15178.95%
Anti-social behaviour407.07-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson215.34320.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.8023.53%
Burglary162.8033.33%
Bicycle theft152.14275.00%
Shoplifting122.00140.00%
Public order111.60120.00%
Robbery61.47-73.91%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6728.833250.00%
Anti-social behaviour548.940.00%
Robbery237.210.00%
Other theft193.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.541600.00%
Burglary122.270.00%
Shoplifting51.600.00%
Public order50.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%

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 person20.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-66.67%

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 offences30.80-82.35%
Other theft20.40-96.97%
Public order10.27-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15046.7114900.00%
Other theft6620.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour378.810.00%
Shoplifting264.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.47466.67%
Burglary142.270.00%
Robbery141.870.00%
Bicycle theft111.870.00%
Drugs61.470.00%
Public order60.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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 offences30.53-91.89%
Theft from the person10.40-98.61%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7238.71-4.00%
Other theft689.61-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour429.08-2.33%
Violence and sexual offences375.61-5.13%
Burglary204.9453.85%
Robbery132.67-13.33%
Public order81.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0760.00%
Drugs71.070.00%
Bicycle theft60.93200.00%
Shoplifting50.80-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.67200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8441.24-12.50%
Theft from the person7511.21-20.21%
Anti-social behaviour4310.0143.33%
Violence and sexual offences395.7411.43%
Robbery155.2115.38%
Burglary132.00-18.75%
Shoplifting131.748.33%
Public order101.7425.00%
Drugs71.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.93-28.57%
Bicycle theft20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9643.91-8.57%
Theft from the person9412.8146.88%
Violence and sexual offences3512.55-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour304.67-40.00%
Burglary164.00128.57%
Robbery132.1430.00%
Shoplifting121.74-25.00%
Public order81.60100.00%
Drugs81.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.0716.67%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Bicycle theft40.67-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10542.040.00%
Theft from the person6414.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour508.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.670.00%
Shoplifting165.070.00%
Robbery102.140.00%
Burglary71.330.00%
Drugs70.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.930.00%
Bicycle theft60.800.00%
Public order40.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202419
May 20242
April 202466
January 202468
December 202384
November 202396
October 2023105

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202417
March 20243
January 202437
December 202339
November 202335
October 202338

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202454
April 202437
January 202442
December 202343
November 202330
October 202350

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 616 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202467
July 20242
April 2024150
March 20241
January 202472
December 202375
November 202394
October 202364

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202414
January 202420
December 202313
November 202316
October 20237

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202423
April 202414
January 202413
December 202315
November 202313
October 202310

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202426
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 0FA 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
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 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. 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. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1