BOROUGH ROAD, SE1 1DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1DZ

BOROUGH ROAD, SE1 1DZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 300 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.06 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1DZ 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 1DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1DZ, encompassing approximately 12466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (71) incidents (18.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (96.15% increase)

SE1 1DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 32
  • Elephant Road with total crimes: 20
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17

BOROUGH ROAD, SE1 1DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7124.0618.33%
Anti-social behaviour605.70-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences514.8196.15%
Criminal damage and arson194.09280.00%
Other theft191.52171.43%
Burglary151.5266.67%
Shoplifting151.20200.00%
Public order141.20133.33%
Robbery121.12-29.41%
Bicycle theft100.96400.00%
Drugs70.80-36.36%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Other crime30.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6917.650.00%
Theft from the person605.532900.00%
Violence and sexual offences264.812500.00%
Robbery172.090.00%
Drugs111.360.00%
Burglary90.880.00%
Other theft70.720.00%
Public order60.56500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.480.00%
Shoplifting50.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.240.00%

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 person20.320.00%
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 offences40.48-88.24%
Other theft20.32-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9723.829600.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.891033.33%
Other theft342.730.00%
Robbery232.730.00%
Burglary121.840.00%
Public order120.960.00%
Drugs80.960.00%
Vehicle crime50.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.400.00%
Shoplifting40.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

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 offences30.32-94.44%
Theft from the person10.24-97.62%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6021.661.69%
Violence and sexual offences544.810.00%
Theft from the person424.3313.51%
Other theft363.375.88%
Robbery252.8956.25%
Burglary132.0144.44%
Criminal damage and arson111.0483.33%
Drugs80.8860.00%
Public order80.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime60.6420.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.16100.00%
Bicycle theft20.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5919.6534.09%
Violence and sexual offences544.7322.73%
Theft from the person374.33-17.78%
Other theft342.97-5.56%
Robbery162.7360.00%
Public order141.28100.00%
Burglary91.12-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson60.72-40.00%
Drugs50.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.40-68.75%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4519.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour443.61-45.68%
Violence and sexual offences443.532.33%
Other theft363.53-20.00%
Burglary162.890.00%
Vehicle crime161.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.28-9.09%
Drugs100.8011.11%
Robbery100.8066.67%
Public order70.80-30.00%
Shoplifting20.56-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8123.5026.56%
Theft from the person546.503.85%
Other theft454.3318.42%
Violence and sexual offences433.61-32.81%
Burglary163.456.67%
Criminal damage and arson111.28266.67%
Public order100.88-33.33%
Shoplifting100.80-52.38%
Drugs90.8050.00%
Robbery60.72-73.91%
Vehicle crime40.48-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.32-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.08-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6425.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences645.130.00%
Theft from the person525.130.00%
Other theft384.170.00%
Robbery233.050.00%
Shoplifting211.840.00%
Burglary151.680.00%
Public order151.200.00%
Bicycle theft91.200.00%
Vehicle crime70.720.00%
Drugs60.560.00%
Other crime40.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202469
April 202461
January 202460
December 202359
November 202344
October 202381
September 202364

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
April 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202316
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20241
April 202412
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
April 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
April 202412
January 202413
December 20239
November 202316
October 202316
September 202315

A total of 461 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202460
July 20242
April 202497
March 20241
January 202442
December 202337
November 202345
October 202354
September 202352

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202426
July 20241
May 20244
April 202434
March 20243
January 202454
December 202354
November 202344
October 202343
September 202364

A total of 251 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
May 20242
April 202434
January 202436
December 202334
November 202336
October 202345
September 202338

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
April 202423
January 202425
December 202316
November 202310
October 20236
September 202323

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
April 20248
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newington Causeway
    Total32
    Theft from the person16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Elephant Road
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elephant And Castle
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Princess Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Webber Street
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Falmouth Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 15. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 18. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 23. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 30. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1