UNION STREET, SE1 0LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0LN

UNION STREET, SE1 0LN, Southwark has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.81 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0LN 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 0LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0LN, encompassing approximately 8222 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (80) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (190.00% increase)

SE1 0LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

UNION STREET, SE1 0LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8033.815.26%
Anti-social behaviour579.73-5.00%
Other theft296.93190.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.5360.00%
Burglary202.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.43250.00%
Robbery111.70-21.43%
Shoplifting111.341000.00%
Public order101.34100.00%
Bicycle theft101.22150.00%
Drugs51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime40.610.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7624.691800.00%
Anti-social behaviour609.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences157.301400.00%
Robbery141.820.00%
Other theft101.700.00%
Burglary101.220.00%
Public order51.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.490.00%
Drugs30.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

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 person40.7333.33%
Public order10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-75.00%

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 offences41.34-76.47%
Other theft30.49-86.36%
Theft from the person30.36-97.73%
Public order10.36-85.71%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13238.074300.00%
Anti-social behaviour5516.050.00%
Shoplifting256.690.00%
Other theft223.042100.00%
Robbery172.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences172.07240.00%
Burglary142.070.00%
Bicycle theft111.700.00%
Drugs101.340.00%
Public order71.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.120.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.09-86.11%
Theft from the person30.61-94.00%
Other theft10.36-96.88%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5027.734.17%
Anti-social behaviour426.08-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences365.11-5.26%
Other theft324.38-21.95%
Robbery193.8926.67%
Burglary162.3177.78%
Criminal damage and arson91.9580.00%
Bicycle theft61.09500.00%
Public order60.73-40.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Shoplifting40.49-69.23%
Vehicle crime30.4950.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4828.582.13%
Anti-social behaviour485.8441.18%
Other theft415.84-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences384.9946.15%
Robbery154.62114.29%
Shoplifting131.8230.00%
Public order101.58100.00%
Burglary91.22-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.09-44.44%
Drugs40.61-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-80.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4725.9030.56%
Other theft445.72-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour345.35-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences264.14-10.34%
Burglary113.1637.50%
Shoplifting101.34-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson91.2250.00%
Drugs91.0950.00%
Robbery71.0940.00%
Vehicle crime60.85500.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Bicycle theft50.61-16.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5427.610.00%
Other theft546.570.00%
Theft from the person366.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.380.00%
Shoplifting173.530.00%
Burglary82.070.00%
Drugs60.970.00%
Bicycle theft60.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.730.00%
Public order50.730.00%
Robbery50.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 20241
May 20244
April 202417
March 20245
January 202436
December 202338
November 202326
October 202329

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 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 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 479 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202476
July 20244
May 20243
April 2024132
March 20243
January 202450
December 202348
November 202347
October 202336

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202460
April 202455
January 202442
December 202348
November 202334
October 202354

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
April 202414
January 202416
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
April 202411
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 236 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202410
May 20243
April 202422
March 20241
January 202432
December 202341
November 202344
October 202354

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
April 202417
January 202419
December 202315
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 202425
January 20244
December 202313
November 202310
October 202317

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

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

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
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. The Cut
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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