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

Overview of Crime in SE1 0NW

UNION STREET, SE1 0NW, Southwark has recorded a total of 280 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.65 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0NW 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 0NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0NW, encompassing approximately 7244 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 0NW area, explore the SE1 0NW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 0NW area, visit the SE1 0NW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (90) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (47) incidents (193.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-21.57% decrease)

SE1 0NW 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

UNION STREET, SE1 0NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9038.6532.35%
Other theft4712.42193.75%
Anti-social behaviour406.49-21.57%
Violence and sexual offences215.5261.54%
Burglary172.9041.67%
Criminal damage and arson162.35300.00%
Shoplifting122.21140.00%
Bicycle theft111.66266.67%
Public order111.52120.00%
Robbery61.52-71.43%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime40.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6828.023300.00%
Anti-social behaviour519.390.00%
Robbery217.040.00%
Other theft162.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.211200.00%
Burglary121.790.00%
Shoplifting51.660.00%
Public order50.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.690.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%

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 person20.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.14-66.67%

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 offences30.83-81.25%
Other theft20.41-96.92%
Public order10.28-83.33%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person14748.1814600.00%
Other theft6520.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.970.00%
Shoplifting265.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences163.59433.33%
Burglary142.210.00%
Robbery131.930.00%
Bicycle theft111.790.00%
Drugs71.520.00%
Public order60.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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 offences30.55-91.18%
Theft from the person10.41-97.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5433.55-28.95%
Theft from the person467.45-24.59%
Anti-social behaviour396.35-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences345.38-12.82%
Burglary194.6946.15%
Robbery142.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9333.33%
Drugs71.1016.67%
Public order70.97-30.00%
Bicycle theft60.97200.00%
Shoplifting50.83-61.54%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7639.76-10.59%
Theft from the person6110.49-14.08%
Anti-social behaviour458.4260.71%
Violence and sexual offences396.2118.18%
Robbery145.3816.67%
Burglary131.93-13.33%
Shoplifting131.798.33%
Public order101.7925.00%
Drugs61.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8540.03-5.56%
Theft from the person7111.7318.33%
Violence and sexual offences339.80-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour284.56-44.00%
Burglary153.8787.50%
Robbery122.0720.00%
Shoplifting121.66-25.00%
Public order81.6660.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.1033.33%
Drugs81.1060.00%
Vehicle crime51.10150.00%
Bicycle theft40.69-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9040.4511.11%
Theft from the person6012.425.26%
Anti-social behaviour508.28-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences356.90-27.08%
Shoplifting164.83-60.00%
Robbery102.21-50.00%
Burglary81.38-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson61.10-14.29%
Bicycle theft60.83-33.33%
Drugs50.83-44.44%
Public order50.69-61.54%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8150.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour6211.180.00%
Theft from the person578.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences487.870.00%
Shoplifting406.630.00%
Robbery205.520.00%
Burglary172.760.00%
Public order132.350.00%
Drugs91.790.00%
Bicycle theft91.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 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
September 20239

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20241
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 516 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202416
May 20242
April 202465
January 202454
December 202376
November 202385
October 202390
September 202381

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20241
May 20243
April 202416
March 20243
January 202434
December 202339
November 202333
October 202335
September 202348

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202451
April 202441
January 202439
December 202345
November 202328
October 202350
September 202362

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 603 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202468
July 20242
April 2024147
March 20241
January 202446
December 202361
November 202371
October 202360
September 202357

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
April 202414
January 202419
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 110 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202421
April 202413
January 202414
December 202314
November 202312
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202426
January 20245
December 202313
November 202312
October 202316
September 202340

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 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 0NW 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. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 18. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1