LIBRARY STREET, SE1 0RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0RN

LIBRARY STREET, SE1 0RN, Southwark has recorded a total of 295 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.24 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0RN 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 0RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0RN, encompassing approximately 10446 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (96) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-1.75% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (111.11% increase)

SE1 0RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Waterloo Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

LIBRARY STREET, SE1 0RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9628.2418.52%
Anti-social behaviour569.19-1.75%
Violence and sexual offences385.36111.11%
Other theft263.64271.43%
Burglary152.49114.29%
Criminal damage and arson151.44275.00%
Robbery111.4422.22%
Shoplifting111.051000.00%
Bicycle theft101.05900.00%
Drugs80.9614.29%
Public order60.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8118.863950.00%
Anti-social behaviour577.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences185.461700.00%
Robbery91.720.00%
Burglary70.860.00%
Other theft70.670.00%
Drugs70.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person30.48-97.32%
Other theft10.29-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-97.06%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11228.2411100.00%
Anti-social behaviour6410.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.131600.00%
Robbery283.250.00%
Other theft202.681900.00%
Drugs101.910.00%
Public order100.960.00%
Bicycle theft70.960.00%
Burglary60.670.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.38-96.00%
Other theft10.19-97.67%
Theft from the person10.10-97.96%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.6611.11%
Anti-social behaviour494.7916.67%
Theft from the person494.6944.12%
Other theft434.6930.30%
Robbery224.12120.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.1118.18%
Public order101.240.00%
Burglary90.9650.00%
Bicycle theft80.86100.00%
Drugs50.7766.67%
Vehicle crime40.480.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Shoplifting30.29200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.53-26.23%
Anti-social behaviour424.31-2.33%
Theft from the person344.02-35.85%
Other theft333.25-28.26%
Criminal damage and arson113.160.00%
Public order101.050.00%
Robbery100.96-41.18%
Burglary60.96-40.00%
Bicycle theft40.5733.33%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Drugs30.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6125.4635.56%
Theft from the person535.8415.22%
Other theft465.07-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour434.40-27.12%
Robbery174.1270.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.6357.14%
Burglary101.05-9.09%
Public order100.9642.86%
Drugs60.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.57300.00%
Bicycle theft30.3850.00%
Shoplifting20.29-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5925.080.00%
Other theft535.650.00%
Theft from the person465.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.400.00%
Burglary114.310.00%
Shoplifting101.050.00%
Robbery100.960.00%
Drugs90.960.00%
Public order70.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
April 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 370 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202457
April 202464
January 202449
December 202342
November 202343
October 202359

A total of 230 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20247
May 20241
April 202420
March 20241
January 202443
December 202333
November 202346
October 202353

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202428
January 202422
December 202310
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202418
July 20241
May 20241
April 202434
March 20242
January 202450
December 202345
November 202361
October 202345

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 477 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
August 202481
July 20242
May 20243
April 2024112
March 20241
January 202449
December 202334
November 202353
October 202346

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
January 202413
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 202410
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Waterloo Road
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gray Street
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Webber Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Baylis Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hatfields
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pearman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 26. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lambeth Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 29. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1