SE1 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1AF

SE1 1AF, Southwark has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.85 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1AF 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 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1AF, encompassing approximately 10315 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (75) incidents (20.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE1 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

SE1 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7526.8520.97%
Anti-social behaviour547.27-3.57%
Other theft285.23133.33%
Violence and sexual offences272.7142.11%
Criminal damage and arson202.62300.00%
Burglary161.9433.33%
Public order131.55160.00%
Shoplifting121.26500.00%
Bicycle theft91.16350.00%
Drugs80.8760.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Robbery50.58-76.19%
Other crime30.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6219.783000.00%
Anti-social behaviour566.010.00%
Robbery215.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.041800.00%
Burglary121.840.00%
Other theft121.160.00%
Drugs51.160.00%
Public order50.48400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Shoplifting20.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.190.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person20.390.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.10-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.48-85.71%
Other theft20.29-93.94%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10325.4010200.00%
Anti-social behaviour399.980.00%
Other theft333.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.20600.00%
Burglary182.040.00%
Robbery161.740.00%
Shoplifting81.550.00%
Drugs80.780.00%
Bicycle theft60.780.00%
Public order40.580.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.39-92.50%
Theft from the person10.29-97.22%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4121.33-6.82%
Violence and sexual offences403.97-20.00%
Theft from the person363.88-25.00%
Other theft353.49-16.67%
Robbery193.3911.76%
Burglary141.847.69%
Public order71.36-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson70.68250.00%
Drugs60.680.00%
Shoplifting40.58300.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Bicycle theft40.39100.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5023.1738.89%
Theft from the person484.85-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour444.6551.72%
Other theft424.27-19.23%
Robbery174.0713.33%
Burglary131.65-18.75%
Public order81.2633.33%
Drugs60.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6123.36-4.69%
Other theft525.91-17.46%
Violence and sexual offences365.04-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour293.49-50.85%
Burglary162.8145.45%
Robbery151.5536.36%
Vehicle crime101.45400.00%
Drugs80.970.00%
Public order60.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.58-14.29%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.10-75.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6426.950.00%
Other theft636.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour596.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences395.720.00%
Burglary113.780.00%
Robbery111.070.00%
Drugs81.070.00%
Public order70.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.680.00%
Bicycle theft40.680.00%
Shoplifting30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
May 20242
April 202433
January 202435
December 202342
November 202352
October 202363

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202419
July 20241
May 20243
April 202421
March 20243
January 202440
December 202350
November 202336
October 202339

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
April 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20245
April 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202456
April 202439
January 202441
December 202344
November 202329
October 202359

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 452 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202462
July 20242
April 2024103
March 20241
January 202436
December 202348
November 202361
October 202364

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 100 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
April 202418
January 202414
December 202313
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 104 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202421
April 202416
January 202419
December 202317
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total20
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newington Causeway
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1