SE1 0HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0HS

SE1 0HS, Southwark has recorded a total of 255 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.48 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0HS 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 0HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0HS, encompassing approximately 6803 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (81) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-13.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (32) incidents (68.42% increase)

SE1 0HS 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 0HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8137.483.85%
Anti-social behaviour4411.91-13.73%
Other theft326.4768.42%
Violence and sexual offences224.7069.23%
Burglary173.2370.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.50300.00%
Shoplifting121.76200.00%
Robbery101.76-50.00%
Public order91.4780.00%
Bicycle theft91.32125.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7830.721850.00%
Anti-social behaviour5111.470.00%
Robbery207.500.00%
Other theft192.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.791200.00%
Burglary101.910.00%
Public order51.47400.00%
Shoplifting40.730.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

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 person40.8833.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.15-75.00%

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 offences41.62-71.43%
Other theft30.59-92.86%
Theft from the person30.44-97.76%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13446.016600.00%
Anti-social behaviour4719.700.00%
Other theft426.914100.00%
Shoplifting256.170.00%
Robbery143.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.06180.00%
Burglary122.060.00%
Bicycle theft111.760.00%
Drugs71.620.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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 offences51.18-85.71%
Theft from the person20.73-95.45%
Other theft10.29-98.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5033.22-33.33%
Theft from the person447.35-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour376.47-15.91%
Violence and sexual offences355.44-5.41%
Burglary185.14100.00%
Robbery152.65-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.2040.00%
Bicycle theft61.03500.00%
Shoplifting50.88-61.54%
Drugs30.73-50.00%
Public order30.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7540.27-2.60%
Theft from the person5611.02-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour448.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences376.4723.33%
Robbery165.4433.33%
Shoplifting132.3530.00%
Public order91.9128.57%
Burglary91.32-18.18%
Drugs61.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.88-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7739.83-9.41%
Theft from the person6311.3210.53%
Anti-social behaviour339.26-34.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.85-16.67%
Robbery124.4150.00%
Burglary111.7637.50%
Shoplifting101.62-23.08%
Drugs91.47125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.3260.00%
Public order71.1840.00%
Vehicle crime61.03200.00%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8540.860.00%
Theft from the person5712.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour508.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences367.350.00%
Shoplifting135.290.00%
Robbery81.910.00%
Burglary81.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Bicycle theft50.730.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 384 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202419
May 20243
April 202442
March 20241
January 202450
December 202375
November 202377
October 202385

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 522 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202478
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024134
March 20242
January 202444
December 202356
November 202363
October 202357

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 20241
May 20244
April 202414
March 20245
January 202435
December 202337
November 202330
October 202336

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202451
April 202447
January 202437
December 202344
November 202333
October 202350

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
April 202412
January 202418
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
April 202414
January 202415
December 202316
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202425
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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 0HS 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. 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. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2