SE1 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1DF

SE1 1DF, Southwark has recorded a total of 211 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.24 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1DF 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 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1DF, encompassing approximately 13846 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 1DF area, explore the SE1 1DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 1DF area, visit the SE1 1DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-11.32% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (36) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

SE1 1DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

SE1 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4715.24-11.32%
Violence and sexual offences383.3972.73%
Theft from the person362.74-18.18%
Other theft252.60212.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.81250.00%
Shoplifting121.010.00%
Public order90.8728.57%
Burglary90.6512.50%
Robbery70.65-58.82%
Bicycle theft50.51150.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Drugs30.22-66.67%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5312.850.00%
Theft from the person443.832100.00%
Violence and sexual offences223.182100.00%
Robbery171.590.00%
Drugs91.230.00%
Burglary80.650.00%
Other theft80.580.00%
Public order70.58600.00%
Possession of weapons40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%

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 person20.290.00%
Public order10.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-75.00%

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 offences40.43-86.21%
Other theft20.29-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7315.827200.00%
Anti-social behaviour395.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.82866.67%
Other theft242.090.00%
Robbery151.730.00%
Burglary101.080.00%
Shoplifting70.720.00%
Public order70.510.00%
Drugs50.510.00%
Vehicle crime50.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.220.00%

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 offences30.29-93.18%
Theft from the person10.22-96.15%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.01-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour413.185.13%
Other theft272.960.00%
Theft from the person261.95-23.53%
Robbery141.8840.00%
Burglary101.010.00%
Drugs80.7233.33%
Public order80.5833.33%
Vehicle crime50.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.3625.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Other crime20.14100.00%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.3041.67%
Anti-social behaviour393.685.41%
Theft from the person342.82-8.11%
Other theft272.46-10.00%
Burglary101.95-16.67%
Robbery100.7266.67%
Vehicle crime60.72-66.67%
Public order60.4320.00%
Drugs60.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3714.4412.12%
Anti-social behaviour372.67-38.33%
Violence and sexual offences362.675.88%
Other theft302.60-18.92%
Vehicle crime182.17260.00%
Burglary121.300.00%
Drugs90.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.65100.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Public order50.43-44.44%
Shoplifting20.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6015.600.00%
Other theft374.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.670.00%
Theft from the person332.460.00%
Burglary122.380.00%
Public order90.870.00%
Drugs80.650.00%
Robbery60.580.00%
Vehicle crime50.430.00%
Shoplifting40.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20248
May 20242
April 202424
January 202427
December 202327
November 202330
October 202337

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20241
April 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202422
July 20241
May 20244
April 202429
March 20243
January 202444
December 202351
November 202336
October 202334

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
April 20247
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202453
April 202439
January 202441
December 202339
November 202337
October 202360

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 202318
October 20235

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
April 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 286 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202444
July 20242
April 202473
March 20241
January 202426
December 202334
November 202337
October 202333

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
April 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
April 202415
January 202414
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236

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 1DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    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. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 24. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1