SE1 0LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0LD

SE1 0LD, Southwark has recorded a total of 285 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.74 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0LD 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 0LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0LD, encompassing approximately 7756 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (91) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (135.29% increase)

SE1 0LD 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

SE1 0LD 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9136.7430.00%
Anti-social behaviour4311.73-17.31%
Other theft405.54135.29%
Violence and sexual offences225.1622.22%
Criminal damage and arson192.84280.00%
Burglary182.4563.64%
Shoplifting122.32200.00%
Bicycle theft111.55266.67%
Public order101.42100.00%
Drugs61.29200.00%
Robbery60.77-72.73%
Vehicle crime50.770.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7027.201650.00%
Anti-social behaviour529.020.00%
Robbery226.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences182.841700.00%
Other theft172.320.00%
Burglary112.190.00%
Public order51.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Shoplifting40.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Drugs20.260.00%

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 person40.7733.33%
Public order10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-75.00%

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 offences41.42-80.95%
Other theft30.52-94.74%
Theft from the person30.39-98.08%
Public order10.39-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15645.777700.00%
Other theft5720.115600.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.350.00%
Shoplifting265.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.35320.00%
Burglary142.710.00%
Robbery121.800.00%
Bicycle theft111.550.00%
Drugs81.420.00%
Public order61.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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 offences51.03-85.29%
Theft from the person20.64-96.00%
Other theft10.26-98.15%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5431.97-30.77%
Theft from the person506.96-26.47%
Anti-social behaviour386.45-15.56%
Violence and sexual offences344.90-19.05%
Burglary194.3872.73%
Robbery162.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.0680.00%
Drugs71.160.00%
Public order60.90-40.00%
Bicycle theft60.77200.00%
Shoplifting50.77-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7838.806.85%
Theft from the person6810.06-8.11%
Anti-social behaviour458.7755.17%
Violence and sexual offences425.8020.00%
Robbery165.4133.33%
Shoplifting132.0618.18%
Burglary111.68-31.25%
Public order101.4225.00%
Drugs71.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7436.4823.33%
Other theft739.54-19.78%
Violence and sexual offences359.41-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour294.51-40.82%
Burglary163.7477.78%
Robbery122.0620.00%
Shoplifting111.55-21.43%
Public order81.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0314.29%
Drugs71.0316.67%
Vehicle crime50.90150.00%
Bicycle theft40.64-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9138.160.00%
Theft from the person6011.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour497.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences386.320.00%
Shoplifting144.900.00%
Robbery101.800.00%
Burglary91.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.160.00%
Drugs60.900.00%
Bicycle theft60.770.00%
Public order40.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
April 202411
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 414 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202417
May 20243
April 202457
March 20241
January 202454
December 202378
November 202373
October 202391

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 20241
May 20244
April 202421
March 20245
January 202434
December 202342
November 202335
October 202338

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 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202452
April 202441
January 202438
December 202345
November 202329
October 202349

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
April 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 578 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202491
August 202470
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024156
March 20242
January 202450
December 202368
November 202374
October 202360

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20246
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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
April 202414
January 202419
December 202311
November 202316
October 20239

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 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
April 202412
January 202416
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 202426
January 20245
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314

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 0LD 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
    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. 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. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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