BOROUGH HIGH STREET, SE1 1HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1HR

BOROUGH HIGH STREET, SE1 1HR, Southwark has recorded a total of 395 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.15 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1HR 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 1HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1HR, encompassing approximately 8946 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (135) incidents (98.53% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (134.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (-11.48% decrease)

SE1 1HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27

BOROUGH HIGH STREET, SE1 1HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13544.1598.53%
Other theft6815.09134.48%
Anti-social behaviour547.60-11.48%
Violence and sexual offences426.047.69%
Bicycle theft204.69900.00%
Criminal damage and arson202.24233.33%
Public order172.2454.55%
Shoplifting101.9025.00%
Vehicle crime81.12700.00%
Burglary80.89-38.46%
Drugs60.89-14.29%
Robbery30.67-87.50%
Other crime20.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6830.741260.00%
Anti-social behaviour617.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences396.82680.00%
Other theft294.36480.00%
Robbery243.240.00%
Burglary132.680.00%
Public order111.45120.00%
Shoplifting81.23700.00%
Drugs70.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.780.00%
Possession of weapons60.67500.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 theft52.790.00%
Public order50.560.00%
Theft from the person50.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.560.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.11-83.33%

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 person1710.40-91.19%
Violence and sexual offences161.90-68.00%
Public order141.79-12.50%
Shoplifting131.56-40.91%
Drugs121.459.09%
Other theft81.34-91.58%
Possession of weapons60.89200.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Robbery20.22-90.48%
Bicycle theft20.22-84.62%
Burglary10.22-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19354.331186.67%
Other theft9521.571257.14%
Violence and sexual offences5010.6272.41%
Anti-social behaviour355.590.00%
Shoplifting223.91120.00%
Robbery212.46950.00%
Burglary182.350.00%
Public order162.0160.00%
Bicycle theft131.790.00%
Drugs111.4557.14%
Vehicle crime51.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.45-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences299.720.00%
Theft from the person153.240.00%
Public order101.680.00%
Shoplifting101.120.00%
Drugs71.120.00%
Other theft70.780.00%
Possession of weapons60.780.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.11-98.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9745.72-10.19%
Theft from the person9510.84-20.17%
Violence and sexual offences6410.62-24.71%
Anti-social behaviour507.1516.28%
Drugs215.590.00%
Robbery202.35-16.67%
Public order162.24-15.79%
Burglary161.7923.08%
Shoplifting121.79200.00%
Bicycle theft61.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.56-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11950.97-6.30%
Other theft10813.30-11.48%
Violence and sexual offences8512.0728.79%
Anti-social behaviour439.5022.86%
Robbery244.814.35%
Drugs212.6816.67%
Public order192.35-13.64%
Burglary132.128.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.45-11.11%
Vehicle crime70.89-36.36%
Bicycle theft40.78-20.00%
Shoplifting40.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12751.8710.43%
Other theft12214.20-11.59%
Violence and sexual offences6613.641.54%
Anti-social behaviour357.38-36.36%
Robbery233.9115.00%
Public order222.5715.79%
Drugs182.46-35.71%
Burglary122.0150.00%
Vehicle crime111.34175.00%
Shoplifting101.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.12-18.18%
Bicycle theft51.01-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.560.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13854.660.00%
Theft from the person11515.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences6512.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour557.270.00%
Drugs286.150.00%
Robbery203.130.00%
Public order192.240.00%
Bicycle theft132.120.00%
Shoplifting121.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.340.00%
Burglary81.230.00%
Vehicle crime40.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202461
April 202435
February 20241
January 202450
December 202343
November 202335
October 202355

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
July 20245
May 202416
April 202450
March 202429
January 202464
December 202385
November 202366
October 202365

A total of 677 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202429
July 20245
May 20248
April 202495
March 20247
January 202497
December 2023108
November 2023122
October 2023138

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20242
May 20242
April 202413
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
January 202421
December 202321
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 889 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024135
August 202468
July 20245
May 202417
April 2024193
March 202415
January 202495
December 2023119
November 2023127
October 2023115

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202410
January 202416
December 202319
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
May 20241
April 202418
January 202416
December 202313
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202424
May 20242
April 202421
March 20242
January 202420
December 202324
November 202323
October 202320

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1HR 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. 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
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 15. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 19. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 27. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1