MAIDSTONE BUILDINGS MEWS, SE1 1GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1GJ

MAIDSTONE BUILDINGS MEWS, SE1 1GJ, Southwark has recorded a total of 370 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.29 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1GJ 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 1GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1GJ, encompassing approximately 7075 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (138) incidents (94.37% increase)
  • Other theft: (65) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-13.46% decrease)

SE1 1GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28

MAIDSTONE BUILDINGS MEWS, SE1 1GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13852.2994.37%
Other theft6519.50116.67%
Anti-social behaviour459.19-13.46%
Violence and sexual offences346.3613.33%
Bicycle theft224.81450.00%
Public order163.1177.78%
Criminal damage and arson162.26300.00%
Shoplifting102.2625.00%
Burglary81.4114.29%
Drugs51.13-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.71400.00%
Robbery40.71-84.62%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7136.041320.00%
Anti-social behaviour5210.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences307.35500.00%
Other theft304.24500.00%
Robbery264.240.00%
Public order93.6780.00%
Shoplifting81.27700.00%
Drugs71.13250.00%
Burglary70.990.00%
Possession of weapons60.99500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft53.530.00%
Public order50.710.00%
Theft from the person50.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.14-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1713.29-90.96%
Violence and sexual offences162.40-63.64%
Public order152.26-6.25%
Shoplifting132.12-43.48%
Drugs121.8433.33%
Other theft81.70-91.58%
Possession of weapons61.13200.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Robbery20.28-90.00%
Bicycle theft20.28-85.71%
Burglary10.28-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18865.861153.33%
Other theft9526.571257.14%
Violence and sexual offences4413.4351.72%
Anti-social behaviour326.220.00%
Shoplifting234.52130.00%
Robbery203.25900.00%
Public order162.8360.00%
Burglary162.260.00%
Bicycle theft142.260.00%
Drugs91.9828.57%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.300.00%
Theft from the person154.100.00%
Public order102.120.00%
Shoplifting101.410.00%
Drugs71.410.00%
Other theft70.990.00%
Possession of weapons60.990.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.14-97.78%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9955.26-7.48%
Theft from the person9313.99-19.83%
Violence and sexual offences5513.14-24.66%
Anti-social behaviour457.774.65%
Robbery216.36-19.23%
Drugs202.97-4.76%
Burglary162.8333.33%
Public order142.26-17.65%
Shoplifting111.98120.00%
Bicycle theft81.55166.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.13-37.50%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11661.48-7.94%
Other theft10716.39-10.83%
Violence and sexual offences7315.1212.31%
Anti-social behaviour4310.3234.38%
Robbery266.0830.00%
Drugs213.6716.67%
Public order172.97-22.73%
Burglary122.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.700.00%
Shoplifting51.13-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.57-40.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12663.3213.51%
Other theft12017.81-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences6516.964.84%
Anti-social behaviour329.19-37.25%
Public order224.5215.79%
Robbery203.115.26%
Drugs182.83-30.77%
Shoplifting132.54-7.14%
Burglary91.84-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.27-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.13100.00%
Bicycle theft50.85-64.29%
Possession of weapons30.710.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13667.423.03%
Theft from the person11119.2221.98%
Violence and sexual offences6215.6921.57%
Anti-social behaviour518.76-7.27%
Drugs267.21136.36%
Public order193.67-9.52%
Robbery192.69-17.39%
Shoplifting142.6955.56%
Bicycle theft141.9855.56%
Criminal damage and arson111.9810.00%
Burglary101.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13260.490.00%
Theft from the person9118.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour5512.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.770.00%
Robbery237.210.00%
Public order213.250.00%
Burglary122.970.00%
Drugs111.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.550.00%
Bicycle theft91.410.00%
Shoplifting91.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 804 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202465
August 202430
July 20245
May 20248
April 202495
March 20247
January 202499
December 2023107
November 2023120
October 2023136
September 2023132

A total of 356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202452
April 202432
February 20241
January 202445
December 202343
November 202332
October 202351
September 202355

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
January 202420
December 202321
November 202318
October 202326
September 202311

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20245
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202322
October 202319
September 202321

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20244
May 20242
April 202414
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202430
July 20245
May 202416
April 202444
March 202429
January 202455
December 202373
November 202365
October 202362
September 202351

A total of 971 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 88.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202471
July 20245
May 202417
April 2024188
March 202415
January 202493
December 2023116
November 2023126
October 2023111
September 202391

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202423
March 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 202313
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
May 20241
April 202416
January 202416
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 163 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202426
May 20242
April 202420
March 20242
January 202421
December 202326
November 202320
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total65
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total33
    Theft from the person19
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. 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
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 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. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1