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

Overview of Crime in SE1 1BH

SWAN STREET, SE1 1BH, Southwark has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.81 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1BH 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 1BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1BH, encompassing approximately 12103 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (65) incidents (12.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-21.31% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)

SE1 1BH 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

SWAN STREET, SE1 1BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6521.8112.07%
Anti-social behaviour485.37-21.31%
Violence and sexual offences363.9733.33%
Other theft332.97135.71%
Criminal damage and arson192.73375.00%
Shoplifting141.57600.00%
Public order131.1685.71%
Burglary91.070.00%
Vehicle crime70.740.00%
Bicycle theft60.58100.00%
Robbery60.50-73.91%
Drugs50.50-44.44%
Other crime20.410.00%
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 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6118.180.00%
Theft from the person585.042800.00%
Violence and sexual offences274.792600.00%
Robbery232.230.00%
Other theft141.900.00%
Burglary91.160.00%
Drugs90.740.00%
Public order70.74600.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.330.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
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 order10.170.00%
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 offences30.41-89.29%
Other theft20.25-93.55%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9520.749400.00%
Anti-social behaviour347.850.00%
Other theft312.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences282.56833.33%
Robbery162.310.00%
Burglary141.320.00%
Shoplifting81.160.00%
Bicycle theft70.660.00%
Public order60.580.00%
Drugs50.500.00%
Vehicle crime50.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%

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 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4317.68-4.44%
Violence and sexual offences423.55-25.00%
Other theft403.47-2.44%
Theft from the person333.30-32.65%
Robbery132.73-13.33%
Burglary101.070.00%
Public order80.830.00%
Drugs70.66-12.50%
Vehicle crime50.58-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.4125.00%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.4947.37%
Theft from the person494.63-25.76%
Anti-social behaviour454.0550.00%
Other theft413.72-16.33%
Robbery153.3925.00%
Burglary101.24-16.67%
Vehicle crime80.83-50.00%
Drugs80.66-20.00%
Public order80.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
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 66 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6620.336.45%
Other theft495.45-18.33%
Violence and sexual offences384.052.70%
Anti-social behaviour303.14-52.38%
Vehicle crime162.48220.00%
Burglary121.32-7.69%
Robbery120.999.09%
Drugs100.9925.00%
Public order70.8316.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.58-55.56%
Shoplifting20.33-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour6323.466.78%
Theft from the person625.2121.57%
Other theft605.12-1.64%
Violence and sexual offences374.96-30.19%
Burglary133.06-18.75%
Robbery111.07-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson90.9128.57%
Drugs80.74-27.27%
Public order60.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft50.50-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.41-16.67%
Shoplifting40.41-76.47%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6127.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour595.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences534.870.00%
Theft from the person514.380.00%
Robbery284.210.00%
Shoplifting172.310.00%
Burglary161.400.00%
Drugs111.320.00%
Public order100.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.830.00%
Vehicle crime60.580.00%
Bicycle theft60.500.00%
Other crime30.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202461
April 202434
January 202443
December 202345
November 202330
October 202363
September 202359

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.33 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 20236
September 202310

A total of 482 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202458
July 20242
April 202495
March 20241
January 202433
December 202349
November 202366
October 202362
September 202351

A total of 331 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202414
May 20242
April 202431
January 202440
December 202341
November 202349
October 202360
September 202361

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 202316
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202427
July 20241
May 20243
April 202428
March 20243
January 202442
December 202356
November 202338
October 202337
September 202353

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234
September 202317

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20247
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
April 202414
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202423
April 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202312
October 202311
September 202328

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1BH 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. 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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 7. 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
  • 8. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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