SE1 0UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0UL

SE1 0UL, Southwark has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.33 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0UL 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 0UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0UL, encompassing approximately 5922 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (79) incidents (11.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)

SE1 0UL 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 0UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7938.3311.27%
Anti-social behaviour4913.3425.64%
Other theft228.27144.44%
Violence and sexual offences213.7116.67%
Burglary123.55200.00%
Robbery122.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.03350.00%
Bicycle theft91.52350.00%
Shoplifting51.5266.67%
Public order50.84-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
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 person7127.863450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3911.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.581700.00%
Robbery103.040.00%
Other theft91.69350.00%
Public order61.52500.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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 theft21.180.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
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 theft63.21-64.71%
Theft from the person51.01-95.28%
Public order30.84-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.51-85.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-90.00%
Shoplifting10.17-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10643.563433.33%
Anti-social behaviour3617.900.00%
Shoplifting266.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.39400.00%
Other theft173.381600.00%
Robbery172.870.00%
Public order122.87140.00%
Bicycle theft102.030.00%
Burglary71.690.00%
Drugs41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
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 order52.19-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.84-75.00%
Theft from the person30.68-92.11%
Other theft10.51-97.62%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4231.40-12.50%
Theft from the person387.09-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour316.4224.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.23-42.86%
Robbery152.70150.00%
Public order102.5342.86%
Bicycle theft91.69200.00%
Burglary81.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.350.00%
Shoplifting40.84-69.23%
Drugs30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime30.5150.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4832.25-9.43%
Theft from the person468.106.98%
Violence and sexual offences287.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour254.73-3.85%
Shoplifting134.2244.44%
Public order72.190.00%
Robbery61.18-33.33%
Burglary61.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.84-57.14%
Drugs20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5333.090.00%
Theft from the person438.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.390.00%
Robbery94.050.00%
Shoplifting91.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.520.00%
Public order71.350.00%
Bicycle theft71.180.00%
Burglary51.180.00%
Drugs40.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 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

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20236
November 20235

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 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 20249
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 393 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202471
July 20242
May 20245
April 2024106
March 20243
January 202438
December 202346
November 202343

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 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 202328
November 202324

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20249
July 20242
May 20246
April 202417
March 20241
January 202442
December 202348
November 202353

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.33 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 202431
December 202325
November 202326

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 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

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20243
April 202412
March 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0UL 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. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Joan Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Risborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1