NELSON SQUARE, SE1 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0LU

NELSON SQUARE, SE1 0LU, Southwark has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.84 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0LU 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 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0LU, encompassing approximately 8746 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (93) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (62) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)

SE1 0LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • The Cut with total crimes: 14

NELSON SQUARE, SE1 0LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9333.8419.23%
Anti-social behaviour6210.6314.81%
Violence and sexual offences267.0973.33%
Other theft262.97136.36%
Burglary192.97137.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.17333.33%
Robbery131.4918.18%
Bicycle theft121.49500.00%
Shoplifting121.37300.00%
Public order81.3760.00%
Drugs60.91100.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.230.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7822.182500.00%
Anti-social behaviour548.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.171400.00%
Robbery111.710.00%
Other theft111.26450.00%
Burglary81.260.00%
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 person30.800.00%
Other theft20.340.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.110.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person51.14-95.97%
Other theft20.57-88.24%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.11-85.71%
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.45%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12434.076100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4914.180.00%
Shoplifting245.600.00%
Robbery222.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.521000.00%
Other theft172.52750.00%
Bicycle theft121.940.00%
Drugs111.370.00%
Burglary81.260.00%
Public order70.910.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
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 theft20.69-95.24%
Theft from the person20.23-96.49%
Violence and sexual offences20.23-93.55%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5729.2714.00%
Anti-social behaviour486.5233.33%
Other theft425.49-4.55%
Violence and sexual offences314.806.90%
Robbery293.5481.25%
Burglary123.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.3780.00%
Bicycle theft81.03166.67%
Public order70.91-22.22%
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 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5025.382.04%
Other theft445.722.33%
Anti-social behaviour365.039.09%
Violence and sexual offences294.12-21.62%
Robbery163.32100.00%
Shoplifting131.8330.00%
Burglary91.49-10.00%
Public order91.0312.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-58.33%
Vehicle crime40.57-20.00%
Drugs30.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4926.3032.43%
Other theft435.60-28.33%
Violence and sexual offences374.9215.62%
Anti-social behaviour334.23-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson123.77200.00%
Burglary101.37-9.09%
Shoplifting101.14-50.00%
Drugs91.1480.00%
Public order81.0314.29%
Robbery80.9133.33%
Bicycle theft60.9120.00%
Vehicle crime50.69400.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6026.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour486.860.00%
Theft from the person375.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences324.230.00%
Shoplifting203.660.00%
Burglary112.290.00%
Public order71.260.00%
Robbery60.800.00%
Drugs50.690.00%
Bicycle theft50.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.67 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 20235
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
April 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 498 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202493
August 202478
July 20243
May 20245
April 2024124
March 20242
January 202457
December 202350
November 202349
October 202337

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202415
July 20241
May 20241
April 202422
March 20242
January 202431
December 202329
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 330 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202454
April 202449
January 202448
December 202336
November 202333
October 202348

A total of 249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202411
July 20242
May 20242
April 202417
March 20242
January 202442
December 202344
November 202343
October 202360

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
April 202422
January 202429
December 202316
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
April 202424
January 20244
December 202313
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202411
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting9
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Robbery3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 15. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 25. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1