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

Overview of Crime in SE1 0LR

UNION STREET, SE1 0LR, Southwark has recorded a total of 270 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.82 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0LR 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 0LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0LR, encompassing approximately 8760 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 0LR area, explore the SE1 0LR 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 (10.96% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (9.80% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)

SE1 0LR 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: 14

UNION STREET, SE1 0LR 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 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8130.8210.96%
Anti-social behaviour569.259.80%
Violence and sexual offences256.3978.57%
Other theft232.85130.00%
Burglary182.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.05333.33%
Bicycle theft121.48500.00%
Shoplifting121.37300.00%
Robbery111.3710.00%
Public order81.2660.00%
Drugs50.9166.67%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Other crime20.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7320.892333.33%
Anti-social behaviour518.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.821300.00%
Robbery101.600.00%
Other theft101.14400.00%
Burglary81.140.00%
Public order50.91400.00%
Drugs30.570.00%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.80-25.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person41.03-96.69%
Other theft20.46-85.71%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.11-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12132.425950.00%
Anti-social behaviour4713.810.00%
Shoplifting235.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.631000.00%
Robbery182.510.00%
Other theft142.05600.00%
Bicycle theft121.600.00%
Drugs111.370.00%
Burglary81.260.00%
Public order60.910.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.68-94.74%
Theft from the person20.23-96.15%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-93.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5227.638.33%
Anti-social behaviour425.9427.27%
Other theft384.79-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.343.33%
Robbery293.5493.33%
Burglary123.3133.33%
Bicycle theft91.37350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.03125.00%
Public order71.03-30.00%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Shoplifting40.46-69.23%
Drugs30.460.00%
Other crime20.340.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4824.2014.29%
Other theft405.48-2.44%
Anti-social behaviour334.5713.79%
Violence and sexual offences303.77-11.76%
Robbery153.42150.00%
Shoplifting131.7130.00%
Public order101.4842.86%
Burglary91.14-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.460.00%
Drugs30.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4223.8613.51%
Other theft414.79-26.79%
Violence and sexual offences344.6813.33%
Anti-social behaviour293.88-34.09%
Criminal damage and arson113.31175.00%
Burglary101.2611.11%
Shoplifting101.14-50.00%
Drugs91.1480.00%
Public order71.0316.67%
Robbery60.800.00%
Bicycle theft60.6820.00%
Vehicle crime40.68300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5625.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour446.390.00%
Theft from the person375.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.220.00%
Shoplifting203.420.00%
Burglary92.280.00%
Public order61.030.00%
Robbery60.680.00%
Drugs50.680.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20242
January 202431
December 202330
November 202334
October 202330

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 202412
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 463 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202473
July 20243
May 20244
April 2024121
March 20242
January 202452
December 202348
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202451
April 202447
January 202442
December 202333
November 202329
October 202344

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 20242
May 20242
April 202414
March 20242
January 202438
December 202340
November 202341
October 202356

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
April 202418
January 202429
December 202315
November 20236
October 20236

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 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202423
January 20244
December 202313
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Bicycle theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 22. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 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