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

Overview of Crime in SE1 1JX

BOROUGH HIGH STREET, SE1 1JX, Southwark has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.98 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1JX 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 1JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1JX, encompassing approximately 10569 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (63) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (133.33% increase)

SE1 1JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 36
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 23

BOROUGH HIGH STREET, SE1 1JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6324.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour505.96-9.09%
Other theft354.73133.33%
Violence and sexual offences293.3120.83%
Criminal damage and arson202.74400.00%
Public order141.89100.00%
Shoplifting121.32500.00%
Burglary111.140.00%
Bicycle theft91.04800.00%
Vehicle crime80.850.00%
Drugs50.7625.00%
Robbery50.47-77.27%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5518.540.00%
Theft from the person495.202350.00%
Violence and sexual offences244.642300.00%
Robbery222.270.00%
Other theft152.080.00%
Burglary111.420.00%
Public order71.04600.00%
Drugs40.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Shoplifting20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

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 person20.380.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.09-66.67%

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 offences30.47-87.50%
Other theft20.28-94.44%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9322.909200.00%
Other theft368.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.74700.00%
Burglary162.270.00%
Robbery121.510.00%
Bicycle theft91.140.00%
Shoplifting80.850.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.280.00%

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 offences30.38-91.89%
Theft from the person10.28-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4019.595.26%
Other theft403.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.78-30.19%
Theft from the person323.50-34.69%
Robbery133.03-23.53%
Burglary131.2330.00%
Public order81.230.00%
Drugs60.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.570.00%
Shoplifting40.47300.00%
Vehicle crime40.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Other crime20.19100.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5322.9065.62%
Theft from the person495.01-18.33%
Other theft404.64-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour383.7826.67%
Robbery173.6088.89%
Burglary101.61-23.08%
Drugs90.9528.57%
Vehicle crime80.85-42.86%
Public order80.7614.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.7625.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Shoplifting10.090.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6021.7620.00%
Other theft515.68-17.74%
Violence and sexual offences324.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime142.84250.00%
Burglary131.3230.00%
Robbery91.23-10.00%
Public order70.8516.67%
Drugs70.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-55.56%
Bicycle theft20.38-77.78%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6224.69-1.59%
Anti-social behaviour605.871.69%
Theft from the person505.686.38%
Violence and sexual offences324.73-28.89%
Burglary103.03-23.08%
Robbery100.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft90.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.8528.57%
Public order60.85-45.45%
Drugs60.57-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.5733.33%
Shoplifting30.38-81.25%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6328.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour595.960.00%
Theft from the person475.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences454.450.00%
Robbery204.260.00%
Shoplifting161.890.00%
Burglary131.510.00%
Drugs111.230.00%
Public order111.040.00%
Bicycle theft81.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202455
April 202429
January 202440
December 202338
November 202330
October 202360
September 202359

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
April 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20241
April 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 446 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202449
July 20242
April 202493
March 20241
January 202432
December 202349
November 202360
October 202350
September 202347

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202424
July 20241
May 20243
April 202424
March 20243
January 202437
December 202353
November 202332
October 202332
September 202345

A total of 344 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202415
May 20242
April 202436
January 202440
December 202340
November 202351
October 202362
September 202363

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 202314
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
April 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 202316

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
April 202416
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202422
April 202412
January 202413
December 202317
November 20239
October 202310
September 202320

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total36
    Theft from the person23
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Theft from the person6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 9. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Snowsfields
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 19. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1