SE1 0UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 0UW

SE1 0UW, Southwark has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.57 per 1,000 population. This SE1 0UW 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 0UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 0UW, encompassing approximately 6292 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (86) incidents (17.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (17.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)

SE1 0UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Upper Ground with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 16

SE1 0UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8639.5717.81%
Anti-social behaviour5313.6717.78%
Other theft268.42188.89%
Violence and sexual offences254.1319.05%
Robbery143.9727.27%
Burglary122.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.91233.33%
Bicycle theft91.59800.00%
Shoplifting51.4366.67%
Public order40.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7328.772333.33%
Anti-social behaviour4511.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.15950.00%
Robbery113.340.00%
Other theft91.75125.00%
Burglary81.430.00%
Public order61.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.48200.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41.910.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft73.66-58.82%
Theft from the person61.11-94.55%
Public order40.95-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences30.64-87.50%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.16-90.91%
Shoplifting10.16-96.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11043.393566.67%
Anti-social behaviour4017.480.00%
Shoplifting266.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.13500.00%
Robbery193.810.00%
Other theft173.02750.00%
Public order112.70120.00%
Bicycle theft111.750.00%
Burglary81.750.00%
Drugs41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.160.00%

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 order52.23-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.79-76.47%
Theft from the person30.64-94.12%
Other theft20.48-95.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5134.01-1.92%
Other theft498.11-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour377.7919.35%
Robbery185.8863.64%
Violence and sexual offences172.86-46.88%
Public order102.7025.00%
Bicycle theft81.59166.67%
Burglary71.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.110.00%
Shoplifting40.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5634.96-17.65%
Theft from the person528.9030.00%
Violence and sexual offences328.266.67%
Anti-social behaviour315.093.33%
Shoplifting124.9333.33%
Robbery111.9122.22%
Public order81.7514.29%
Burglary61.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.79-62.50%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.32100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6834.65-16.05%
Theft from the person4010.81-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour306.3625.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.77-11.76%
Robbery94.7750.00%
Shoplifting91.43-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.43166.67%
Bicycle theft81.27100.00%
Public order71.27-22.22%
Burglary51.11-58.33%
Drugs30.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8136.710.00%
Theft from the person4312.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences346.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour245.400.00%
Burglary123.810.00%
Shoplifting111.910.00%
Public order91.750.00%
Robbery61.430.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
May 20241
April 202411
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
April 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 467 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202473
July 20243
May 20246
April 2024110
March 20243
January 202451
December 202352
November 202340
October 202343

A total of 319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20249
July 20244
May 20247
April 202417
March 20242
January 202449
December 202356
November 202368
October 202381

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 20242
May 20243
April 202424
March 20244
January 202417
December 202332
November 202330
October 202334

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202445
April 202440
January 202437
December 202331
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
April 202419
January 202418
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 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 202312
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20242

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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 0UW 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. Upper Ground
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total16
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total16
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 5. The Cut
    Total14
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Blackfriars Road
    Total12
    Theft from the person7
    Robbery3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hatfields
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total8
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Aquinas Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Castle Yard
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 14. Cornwall Road
    Total6
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Brad Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Greet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Nicholson Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Ufford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Roupell Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Coin Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. A3200
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Bear Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Holland Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 26. Burrell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Cons Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Duchy Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Rennie Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1