SWAN STREET, SE1 1BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1BG

SWAN STREET, SE1 1BG, Southwark has recorded a total of 254 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.19 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1BG 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 1BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1BG, encompassing approximately 11983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (59) incidents (13.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-19.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)

SE1 1BG 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: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

SWAN STREET, SE1 1BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5921.1913.46%
Anti-social behaviour494.92-19.67%
Violence and sexual offences324.0918.52%
Other theft292.67107.14%
Criminal damage and arson202.42400.00%
Shoplifting141.67600.00%
Public order131.1785.71%
Burglary91.080.00%
Vehicle crime80.750.00%
Bicycle theft70.67250.00%
Robbery60.58-72.73%
Drugs50.50-44.44%
Other crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6117.690.00%
Theft from the person525.092500.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.342600.00%
Robbery222.250.00%
Other theft141.840.00%
Burglary91.170.00%
Drugs90.750.00%
Public order70.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%

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 order10.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.08-66.67%

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 offences30.42-87.50%
Other theft20.25-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9120.039000.00%
Anti-social behaviour327.590.00%
Other theft322.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.67700.00%
Robbery152.000.00%
Burglary141.250.00%
Shoplifting81.170.00%
Bicycle theft70.670.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Vehicle crime40.420.00%
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 offences30.33-92.86%
Theft from the person10.25-96.97%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4217.19-10.64%
Violence and sexual offences423.50-25.00%
Other theft353.50-10.26%
Theft from the person332.92-29.79%
Robbery122.75-20.00%
Burglary101.000.00%
Public order80.830.00%
Drugs60.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.4225.00%
Shoplifting40.420.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.5343.59%
Anti-social behaviour474.6746.88%
Theft from the person473.92-24.19%
Other theft393.92-13.33%
Robbery153.2525.00%
Burglary101.25-23.08%
Vehicle crime80.83-46.67%
Drugs80.670.00%
Public order80.6714.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6219.94-3.12%
Other theft455.17-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences393.768.33%
Anti-social behaviour323.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime152.67200.00%
Burglary131.258.33%
Robbery121.0820.00%
Drugs81.0033.33%
Public order70.6775.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-55.56%
Shoplifting20.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6423.030.00%
Theft from the person645.340.00%
Other theft575.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences364.760.00%
Burglary123.000.00%
Robbery101.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.830.00%
Drugs60.750.00%
Bicycle theft50.500.00%
Vehicle crime50.420.00%
Public order40.420.00%
Shoplifting40.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202461
April 202432
January 202442
December 202347
November 202332
October 202364

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
April 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 411 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202452
July 20242
April 202491
March 20241
January 202433
December 202347
November 202362
October 202364

A total of 253 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202414
May 20242
April 202432
January 202435
December 202339
November 202345
October 202357

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202315
October 20235

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202427
July 20241
May 20243
April 202424
March 20243
January 202442
December 202356
November 202339
October 202336

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 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 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 24 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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202422
April 202415
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 1BG 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
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newington Causeway
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    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. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 25. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1