SE1 1ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1ET

SE1 1ET, Southwark has recorded a total of 337 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.42 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1ET 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 1ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1ET, encompassing approximately 8550 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (109) incidents (67.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (177.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SE1 1ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27

SE1 1ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10939.4267.69%
Other theft6112.75177.27%
Anti-social behaviour427.13-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences274.9112.50%
Criminal damage and arson243.16380.00%
Shoplifting152.81200.00%
Burglary151.7525.00%
Bicycle theft141.75250.00%
Public order131.64225.00%
Vehicle crime61.520.00%
Robbery50.70-81.48%
Drugs40.58-20.00%
Other crime20.470.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6526.783150.00%
Anti-social behaviour547.600.00%
Robbery276.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences243.162300.00%
Other theft222.810.00%
Burglary122.570.00%
Drugs51.400.00%
Shoplifting50.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.580.00%
Public order40.58300.00%
Bicycle theft40.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

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 person20.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.12-66.67%

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 offences30.82-85.71%
Other theft20.35-97.26%
Public order10.23-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.12-90.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16141.8716000.00%
Other theft7318.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour338.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.86600.00%
Shoplifting152.460.00%
Burglary151.750.00%
Robbery141.750.00%
Bicycle theft101.640.00%
Public order81.170.00%
Drugs50.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

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 offences30.470.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.12-97.62%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7736.61-11.49%
Theft from the person739.01-3.95%
Violence and sexual offences448.54-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.152.44%
Burglary194.9135.71%
Robbery162.22-5.88%
Public order91.870.00%
Shoplifting81.0560.00%
Drugs70.94-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-40.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8737.78-17.92%
Theft from the person7610.18-21.65%
Violence and sexual offences508.8935.14%
Anti-social behaviour415.8541.38%
Robbery174.8041.67%
Burglary141.99-17.65%
Public order91.6428.57%
Drugs81.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9416.67%
Vehicle crime50.82-16.67%
Shoplifting50.58-58.33%
Bicycle theft20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10639.88-8.62%
Theft from the person9712.4040.58%
Violence and sexual offences3711.34-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour294.33-44.23%
Burglary173.3988.89%
Robbery121.99-14.29%
Shoplifting121.400.00%
Drugs81.4014.29%
Public order70.9416.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.8220.00%
Vehicle crime60.70500.00%
Bicycle theft30.70-70.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11639.770.00%
Theft from the person6913.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour528.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.080.00%
Robbery144.560.00%
Shoplifting121.640.00%
Bicycle theft101.400.00%
Burglary91.170.00%
Drugs71.050.00%
Public order60.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 653 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 202465
July 20242
April 2024161
March 20241
January 202473
December 202376
November 202397
October 202369

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202421
March 20243
January 202444
December 202350
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20245
April 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 544 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202422
May 20242
April 202473
January 202477
December 202387
November 2023106
October 2023116

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
April 202415
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
May 20241
April 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202454
April 202433
February 20241
January 202442
December 202341
November 202329
October 202352

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202415
January 202419
December 202314
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202427
April 202414
January 202416
December 202317
November 202312
October 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total27
    Theft from the person9
    Other theft8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 12. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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