SE1 0UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0UJ

SE1 0UJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.50 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0UJ 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 0UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0UJ, encompassing approximately 5972 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (77) incidents (8.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

SE1 0UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 15

SE1 0UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7737.508.45%
Anti-social behaviour4912.8925.64%
Violence and sexual offences218.2016.67%
Other theft213.52133.33%
Burglary123.52200.00%
Robbery122.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.01350.00%
Bicycle theft91.51350.00%
Shoplifting51.5166.67%
Public order50.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7127.463450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3911.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.531700.00%
Robbery103.010.00%
Other theft91.67350.00%
Public order51.51400.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 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 theft21.170.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft63.18-64.71%
Theft from the person51.00-95.19%
Public order30.84-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.50-85.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-90.00%
Shoplifting10.17-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10443.033366.67%
Anti-social behaviour3617.410.00%
Shoplifting266.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.35400.00%
Other theft173.351600.00%
Robbery172.850.00%
Public order122.85140.00%
Bicycle theft102.010.00%
Burglary71.670.00%
Drugs51.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.170.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order52.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.84-75.00%
Theft from the person30.67-92.11%
Other theft10.50-97.56%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4130.97-10.87%
Theft from the person386.86-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour326.3628.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.36-40.74%
Robbery152.68150.00%
Public order102.5142.86%
Burglary81.6714.29%
Bicycle theft81.34166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Shoplifting40.84-69.23%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime30.5050.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4631.48-9.80%
Theft from the person457.709.76%
Violence and sexual offences277.5312.50%
Anti-social behaviour254.52-3.85%
Shoplifting134.1944.44%
Burglary72.1840.00%
Public order71.170.00%
Robbery61.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.84-57.14%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5132.48-17.74%
Theft from the person418.5420.59%
Anti-social behaviour266.8636.84%
Violence and sexual offences244.35-14.29%
Robbery94.02125.00%
Shoplifting91.51-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.51166.67%
Public order71.340.00%
Bicycle theft71.1775.00%
Drugs51.17150.00%
Burglary50.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6230.970.00%
Theft from the person3410.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.690.00%
Shoplifting113.180.00%
Burglary101.840.00%
Public order71.670.00%
Bicycle theft41.170.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 420 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202471
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024104
March 20243
January 202438
December 202345
November 202341
October 202334

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 20241
May 20243
April 202420
March 20244
January 202416
December 202327
November 202324
October 202328

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 20242
May 20246
April 202417
March 20241
January 202441
December 202346
November 202351
October 202362

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202439
April 202436
January 202432
December 202325
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
April 202417
January 202415
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 202426
January 20244
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

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
January 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0UJ 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
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Upper Ground
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 13. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Broadwall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1