SE1 0TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0TW

SE1 0TW, Southwark has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.60 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0TW 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 0TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0TW, encompassing approximately 5038 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (99) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (50) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

SE1 0TW 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
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

SE1 0TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9952.6057.14%
Other theft5019.65127.27%
Anti-social behaviour339.92-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences196.5546.15%
Burglary133.7762.50%
Bicycle theft132.58160.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.58900.00%
Public order91.98125.00%
Robbery61.79-70.00%
Shoplifting61.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6337.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour4512.500.00%
Other theft228.930.00%
Robbery204.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.970.00%
Burglary82.580.00%
Shoplifting61.590.00%
Bicycle theft51.19400.00%
Public order40.99300.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.40-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-88.89%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person15163.110.00%
Other theft6429.970.00%
Shoplifting2512.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour244.962300.00%
Robbery124.760.00%
Burglary122.380.00%
Bicycle theft92.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.790.00%
Drugs51.590.00%
Public order50.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.20-96.30%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7251.60-18.18%
Theft from the person6414.29-9.86%
Violence and sexual offences3812.708.57%
Anti-social behaviour277.54-28.95%
Burglary185.3650.00%
Robbery133.57-7.14%
Bicycle theft72.58250.00%
Shoplifting61.39-57.14%
Public order51.19-28.57%
Drugs40.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8858.15-6.38%
Theft from the person7117.47-13.41%
Anti-social behaviour3814.0952.00%
Violence and sexual offences357.549.38%
Robbery146.957.69%
Shoplifting142.780.00%
Burglary122.7820.00%
Public order72.38-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.390.00%
Drugs51.19-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9460.34-12.96%
Theft from the person8218.6622.39%
Violence and sexual offences3216.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.35-30.56%
Shoplifting144.96-6.67%
Robbery132.7818.18%
Burglary102.5842.86%
Public order81.9860.00%
Drugs81.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59100.00%
Vehicle crime61.19500.00%
Bicycle theft51.1966.67%
Other crime10.990.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10857.950.00%
Theft from the person6721.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3613.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.150.00%
Shoplifting156.350.00%
Robbery112.980.00%
Burglary72.180.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 498 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 71.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202422
April 202464
January 202472
December 202388
November 202394
October 2023108

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
May 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 597 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 85.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202499
August 202463
April 2024151
January 202464
December 202371
November 202382
October 202367

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
April 20248
January 202438
December 202335
November 202332
October 202332

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202445
April 202424
February 20241
January 202427
December 202338
November 202325
October 202336

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
April 202412
January 202418
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
April 202412
January 202413
December 202314
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202425
January 20246
December 202314
November 202314
October 202315

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
May 20241
April 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0TW 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. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 6. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 15. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 18. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 21. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 28. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 30. America Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1