GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1AU

GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 1AU, Southwark has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.91 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1AU 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 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1AU, encompassing approximately 12133 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (70) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)

SE1 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17

GREAT SUFFOLK STREET, SE1 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7022.9111.11%
Anti-social behaviour465.77-25.81%
Violence and sexual offences393.7969.57%
Other theft303.21172.73%
Criminal damage and arson202.47400.00%
Burglary161.6545.45%
Public order141.32133.33%
Shoplifting131.15550.00%
Bicycle theft91.07200.00%
Robbery70.74-69.57%
Drugs60.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.490.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6318.213050.00%
Anti-social behaviour625.190.00%
Robbery235.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences231.902200.00%
Burglary111.900.00%
Other theft110.910.00%
Drugs90.910.00%
Public order60.74500.00%
Possession of weapons40.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%

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 person20.330.00%
Public order10.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.49-84.00%
Other theft20.33-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9922.179800.00%
Anti-social behaviour478.160.00%
Other theft343.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.80733.33%
Burglary172.060.00%
Robbery151.400.00%
Shoplifting81.240.00%
Drugs70.660.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Bicycle theft50.490.00%
Vehicle crime40.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%

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 offences30.33-93.62%
Theft from the person10.25-96.97%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.21-17.54%
Anti-social behaviour433.87-4.44%
Other theft343.54-12.82%
Theft from the person332.80-29.79%
Robbery172.720.00%
Burglary121.409.09%
Drugs80.9914.29%
Public order80.66-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.66600.00%
Vehicle crime40.580.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.250.00%
Other crime20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5719.8642.50%
Theft from the person474.70-25.40%
Anti-social behaviour453.8740.62%
Other theft393.71-11.36%
Robbery173.2121.43%
Burglary111.40-21.43%
Public order90.9150.00%
Drugs70.74-30.00%
Vehicle crime40.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.16-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6320.3610.53%
Other theft445.19-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.638.11%
Anti-social behaviour323.30-48.39%
Vehicle crime162.64166.67%
Burglary141.3227.27%
Robbery141.1516.67%
Drugs101.1525.00%
Public order60.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.49-16.67%
Shoplifting20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.16-75.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6222.423.33%
Theft from the person575.115.56%
Other theft554.7012.24%
Violence and sexual offences374.53-41.27%
Robbery123.05-58.62%
Burglary110.99-31.25%
Public order90.91-35.71%
Drugs80.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.490.00%
Bicycle theft40.49-60.00%
Shoplifting30.33-82.35%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.08-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6328.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour605.190.00%
Theft from the person544.940.00%
Other theft494.450.00%
Robbery294.040.00%
Shoplifting172.390.00%
Burglary161.400.00%
Public order141.320.00%
Drugs121.150.00%
Bicycle theft100.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.820.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Other crime30.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 298 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
May 20242
April 202434
January 202434
December 202339
November 202344
October 202355
September 202349

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202423
July 20241
May 20244
April 202425
March 20243
January 202447
December 202357
November 202340
October 202337
September 202363

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20248
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 202317

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
April 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202462
April 202447
January 202443
December 202345
November 202332
October 202362
September 202360

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202316
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 489 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202470
August 202463
July 20242
April 202499
March 20241
January 202433
December 202347
November 202363
October 202357
September 202354

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
April 202417
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202423
April 202415
January 202417
December 202317
November 202314
October 202312
September 202329

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1AU 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. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 22. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 24. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1