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

Overview of Crime in SE1 0LQ

UNION STREET, SE1 0LQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.32 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0LQ 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 0LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0LQ, encompassing approximately 7501 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (113) incidents (54.79% increase)
  • Other theft: (62) incidents (169.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-28.07% decrease)

SE1 0LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 31

UNION STREET, SE1 0LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11345.3254.79%
Other theft6215.06169.57%
Anti-social behaviour418.27-28.07%
Violence and sexual offences245.4726.32%
Criminal damage and arson233.20360.00%
Burglary173.0730.77%
Shoplifting162.27166.67%
Bicycle theft162.13300.00%
Public order122.13140.00%
Robbery61.60-76.92%
Vehicle crime50.800.00%
Drugs30.67-40.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7331.733550.00%
Anti-social behaviour579.730.00%
Robbery267.600.00%
Other theft233.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences193.071800.00%
Burglary132.530.00%
Shoplifting61.730.00%
Drugs50.800.00%
Public order50.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.670.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%

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 offences30.93-85.00%
Other theft20.40-97.37%
Public order10.27-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.13-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17553.1917400.00%
Other theft7623.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour3710.130.00%
Shoplifting324.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.27566.67%
Robbery162.670.00%
Burglary142.130.00%
Bicycle theft121.870.00%
Drugs71.600.00%
Public order70.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
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 offences30.530.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.13-97.62%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8042.66-13.04%
Theft from the person7510.66-9.64%
Violence and sexual offences4410.00-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour425.87-2.33%
Burglary205.6042.86%
Robbery162.670.00%
Public order92.13-10.00%
Shoplifting81.20-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson81.0714.29%
Drugs71.07-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.93250.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9245.46-15.60%
Theft from the person8312.26-17.82%
Violence and sexual offences4911.0628.95%
Anti-social behaviour436.5343.33%
Robbery165.7314.29%
Burglary142.13-12.50%
Shoplifting141.870.00%
Public order101.8725.00%
Drugs81.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.93-66.67%
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 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10947.59-11.38%
Theft from the person10114.5342.25%
Violence and sexual offences3813.46-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour305.07-42.31%
Burglary164.00100.00%
Robbery142.130.00%
Shoplifting141.87-22.22%
Public order81.8733.33%
Drugs81.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.0716.67%
Bicycle theft60.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.80150.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12347.590.00%
Theft from the person7116.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour529.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences406.930.00%
Shoplifting185.330.00%
Robbery142.400.00%
Bicycle theft101.870.00%
Burglary81.330.00%
Drugs71.070.00%
Public order60.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 567 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202423
May 20242
April 202476
January 202480
December 202392
November 2023109
October 2023123

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
April 202432
January 20248
December 202314
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202419
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20243
January 202444
December 202349
November 202338
October 202340

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
May 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 20241
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202457
April 202437
February 20241
January 202442
December 202343
November 202330
October 202352

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 694 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202473
July 20242
April 2024175
March 20241
January 202475
December 202383
November 2023101
October 202371

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
April 202414
January 202420
December 202314
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202426
April 202416
January 202416
December 202316
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 0LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total31
    Theft from the person11
    Other theft9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    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. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1