SE1 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1BY

SE1 1BY, Southwark has recorded a total of 254 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.56 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1BY 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 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1BY, encompassing approximately 12984 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (60) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-25.76% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (39.29% increase)

SE1 1BY 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

SE1 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6019.5611.11%
Anti-social behaviour494.62-25.76%
Violence and sexual offences393.7739.29%
Other theft303.00172.73%
Criminal damage and arson182.31350.00%
Shoplifting141.39600.00%
Public order111.0857.14%
Burglary80.85-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.620.00%
Robbery60.54-72.73%
Bicycle theft50.4666.67%
Drugs40.39-55.56%
Other crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6616.870.00%
Theft from the person545.082600.00%
Violence and sexual offences284.162700.00%
Robbery222.160.00%
Other theft111.690.00%
Burglary90.850.00%
Drugs90.690.00%
Public order70.69600.00%
Possession of weapons40.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.310.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%

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 person20.310.00%
Public order10.150.00%
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 offences40.46-84.00%
Other theft20.31-92.59%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9018.958900.00%
Anti-social behaviour436.930.00%
Other theft273.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences252.08733.33%
Robbery161.930.00%
Burglary131.230.00%
Shoplifting81.000.00%
Public order70.620.00%
Bicycle theft60.540.00%
Drugs50.460.00%
Vehicle crime40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.310.00%

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 offences30.31-92.86%
Theft from the person10.23-97.06%

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 behaviour4315.71-2.27%
Violence and sexual offences423.31-25.00%
Theft from the person343.23-27.66%
Other theft292.62-17.14%
Robbery122.23-14.29%
Burglary100.920.00%
Public order80.770.00%
Drugs70.62-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4625.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-50.00%
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 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5618.3340.00%
Theft from the person474.31-21.67%
Anti-social behaviour443.6233.33%
Other theft353.39-10.26%
Robbery142.7016.67%
Burglary101.08-9.09%
Vehicle crime80.77-52.94%
Drugs80.62-11.11%
Public order80.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.62-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6017.945.26%
Violence and sexual offences404.6214.29%
Other theft393.08-26.42%
Anti-social behaviour333.00-48.44%
Vehicle crime172.54183.33%
Robbery121.3120.00%
Burglary110.920.00%
Drugs90.8528.57%
Public order50.69-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.39-44.44%
Shoplifting20.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6420.720.00%
Theft from the person574.930.00%
Other theft534.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences354.080.00%
Burglary112.700.00%
Robbery100.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.770.00%
Drugs70.690.00%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Public order60.460.00%
Bicycle theft50.460.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202466
April 202443
January 202443
December 202344
November 202333
October 202364

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 405 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202454
July 20242
April 202490
March 20241
January 202434
December 202347
November 202360
October 202357

A total of 226 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202411
May 20242
April 202427
January 202429
December 202335
November 202339
October 202353

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202317
October 20236

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202428
July 20241
May 20244
April 202425
March 20243
January 202442
December 202356
November 202340
October 202335

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
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 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
April 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202311

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 202416
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 1BY 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. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 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. 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. 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. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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