SE1 0FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0FQ

SE1 0FQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 274 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.60 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0FQ 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 0FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0FQ, encompassing approximately 9255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (83) incidents (2.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)

SE1 0FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • The Cut with total crimes: 12

SE1 0FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8329.602.47%
Anti-social behaviour548.97-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences265.8373.33%
Other theft222.81340.00%
Burglary202.38122.22%
Criminal damage and arson182.16260.00%
Shoplifting121.94500.00%
Public order111.30175.00%
Bicycle theft91.19800.00%
Robbery80.97-27.27%
Drugs50.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.540.00%
Other crime30.32200.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8121.181925.00%
Anti-social behaviour568.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.051400.00%
Robbery111.620.00%
Burglary91.190.00%
Other theft50.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Drugs50.540.00%
Public order40.54300.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

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 person40.6533.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-75.00%

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 offences41.08-81.82%
Other theft30.43-82.35%
Theft from the person30.32-97.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12933.926350.00%
Anti-social behaviour5813.940.00%
Shoplifting256.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.70340.00%
Robbery202.380.00%
Other theft172.161600.00%
Burglary141.840.00%
Drugs121.510.00%
Bicycle theft81.300.00%
Public order70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

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 offences50.86-87.50%
Theft from the person20.54-95.83%
Other theft10.22-96.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5025.396.38%
Theft from the person485.409.09%
Violence and sexual offences405.1917.65%
Other theft254.32-30.56%
Robbery252.7066.67%
Burglary132.7018.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.40125.00%
Public order70.97-22.22%
Bicycle theft60.76200.00%
Drugs40.65-20.00%
Shoplifting40.43-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.430.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4724.3162.07%
Theft from the person445.08-16.98%
Other theft364.75-16.28%
Violence and sexual offences343.89-12.82%
Robbery153.6787.50%
Shoplifting131.6230.00%
Burglary111.40-21.43%
Public order91.1950.00%
Drugs50.97-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.43-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5324.4243.24%
Other theft435.7319.44%
Violence and sexual offences394.6514.71%
Anti-social behaviour294.21-53.23%
Burglary143.13133.33%
Shoplifting101.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0814.29%
Drugs80.860.00%
Robbery80.8633.33%
Public order60.860.00%
Vehicle crime50.65400.00%
Bicycle theft30.54-25.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6224.520.00%
Theft from the person376.700.00%
Other theft364.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.890.00%
Shoplifting203.670.00%
Drugs82.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.860.00%
Public order60.760.00%
Burglary60.650.00%
Robbery60.650.00%
Bicycle theft40.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202415
July 20241
May 20244
April 202422
March 20245
January 202440
December 202334
November 202339
October 202334

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202456
April 202458
January 202450
December 202347
November 202329
October 202362

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
April 202414
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 484 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202481
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024129
March 20242
January 202448
December 202344
November 202353
October 202337

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20245
May 20243
April 202417
March 20241
January 202425
December 202336
November 202343
October 202336

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
April 202420
January 202425
December 202315
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202425
January 20244
December 202313
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 202412
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20238

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 0FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Cut
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 26. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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