SE1 1AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1AA

SE1 1AA, Southwark has recorded a total of 364 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.72 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1AA 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 1AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1AA, encompassing approximately 9912 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 1AA area, explore the SE1 1AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (113) incidents (82.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (152.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

SE1 1AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27

SE1 1AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11336.7282.26%
Other theft6311.40152.00%
Anti-social behaviour566.36-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences405.6511.11%
Criminal damage and arson204.04233.33%
Bicycle theft172.02750.00%
Public order141.7175.00%
Shoplifting101.41100.00%
Burglary101.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime81.01700.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Robbery30.61-87.50%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.20-60.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6325.720.00%
Theft from the person626.361966.67%
Violence and sexual offences366.251100.00%
Other theft253.631150.00%
Robbery242.520.00%
Burglary122.420.00%
Public order81.21166.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.810.00%
Drugs60.61500.00%
Shoplifting50.61400.00%
Possession of weapons50.50400.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order31.41-62.50%
Theft from the person30.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.30-78.57%
Other theft20.30-60.00%
Drugs10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-80.00%
Shoplifting10.10-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.45-68.18%
Shoplifting121.41-42.86%
Public order81.21-38.46%
Other theft50.81-93.15%
Possession of weapons50.50150.00%
Drugs40.50-55.56%
Robbery20.40-88.89%
Burglary10.20-94.44%
Other crime10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.10-99.42%
Bicycle theft10.10-92.31%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17143.088450.00%
Other theft7317.253550.00%
Violence and sexual offences447.36193.33%
Anti-social behaviour374.440.00%
Shoplifting213.73162.50%
Robbery182.12800.00%
Burglary181.820.00%
Public order131.8285.71%
Bicycle theft131.310.00%
Drugs91.31350.00%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.340.00%
Shoplifting81.510.00%
Public order70.810.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other theft20.200.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Theft from the person20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.10-97.92%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7835.41-15.22%
Other theft787.87-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences577.87-16.18%
Anti-social behaviour485.759.09%
Robbery204.84-4.76%
Drugs142.027.69%
Burglary131.4118.18%
Public order121.31-7.69%
Shoplifting121.21200.00%
Bicycle theft61.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-44.44%
Vehicle crime50.50-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9238.03-14.02%
Other theft879.28-5.43%
Violence and sexual offences688.7830.77%
Anti-social behaviour446.8618.92%
Robbery214.4423.53%
Public order132.12-18.75%
Drugs131.3130.00%
Burglary111.3110.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.1180.00%
Vehicle crime90.91-30.77%
Bicycle theft50.910.00%
Shoplifting40.50-55.56%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10737.8315.05%
Other theft9210.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences529.28-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour375.25-35.09%
Robbery173.730.00%
Public order161.716.67%
Vehicle crime131.61225.00%
Burglary101.3125.00%
Drugs101.01-28.57%
Shoplifting91.0112.50%
Bicycle theft50.91-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.50-54.55%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11541.560.00%
Theft from the person9311.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour579.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences565.750.00%
Robbery175.650.00%
Public order151.710.00%
Drugs141.510.00%
Bicycle theft131.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.310.00%
Shoplifting81.110.00%
Burglary80.810.00%
Vehicle crime40.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202463
April 202437
February 20241
January 202448
December 202344
November 202337
October 202357

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202436
July 20243
May 202414
April 202444
March 202415
January 202457
December 202368
November 202352
October 202356

A total of 542 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202425
July 20242
May 20245
April 202473
March 20242
January 202478
December 202387
November 202392
October 2023115

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
May 20241
April 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
January 202414
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 722 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024113
August 202462
July 20243
May 20241
April 2024171
March 20242
January 202478
December 202392
November 2023107
October 202393

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20243
May 20248
April 202413
March 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20242
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20241
May 202412
April 202421
March 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
May 20241
April 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202424
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202420
December 202321
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1AA 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. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 15. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 20. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 28. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1