SE1 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1QQ

SE1 1QQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.18 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1QQ 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 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1QQ, encompassing approximately 12368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 1QQ area, explore the SE1 1QQ 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 (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-5.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (81.82% increase)

SE1 1QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 18
  • Newington Causeway with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

SE1 1QQ 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 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6321.185.00%
Anti-social behaviour555.09-5.17%
Violence and sexual offences404.4581.82%
Other theft193.23280.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.54200.00%
Burglary141.4675.00%
Public order111.13120.00%
Robbery100.89-33.33%
Shoplifting100.81900.00%
Bicycle theft80.81700.00%
Drugs70.65-30.00%
Vehicle crime40.570.00%
Other crime30.320.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6015.682900.00%
Anti-social behaviour584.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences224.692100.00%
Robbery151.780.00%
Drugs101.210.00%
Burglary80.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.650.00%
Public order50.49400.00%
Other theft50.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

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 offences40.49-86.67%
Other theft20.32-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9221.599100.00%
Anti-social behaviour587.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.69900.00%
Other theft242.430.00%
Robbery201.940.00%
Burglary131.620.00%
Public order111.050.00%
Drugs70.890.00%
Bicycle theft40.570.00%
Shoplifting40.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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 offences30.32-94.00%
Theft from the person10.24-97.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5621.0219.15%
Violence and sexual offences504.536.38%
Theft from the person434.0434.38%
Other theft343.480.00%
Robbery252.7556.25%
Burglary132.0218.18%
Criminal damage and arson101.0566.67%
Drugs70.8140.00%
Public order70.57-53.33%
Vehicle crime60.5720.00%
Bicycle theft40.4933.33%
Other crime20.32100.00%
Shoplifting20.16100.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4718.114.44%
Anti-social behaviour473.8023.68%
Other theft343.80-8.11%
Theft from the person322.75-27.27%
Robbery162.5945.45%
Public order151.29150.00%
Burglary111.21-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson60.89-40.00%
Drugs50.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.40-64.29%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4518.924.65%
Theft from the person443.64-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour383.56-50.00%
Other theft373.07-15.91%
Burglary162.990.00%
Vehicle crime141.29250.00%
Robbery111.1383.33%
Criminal damage and arson100.89-9.09%
Drugs100.8111.11%
Public order60.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.16-90.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7623.040.00%
Theft from the person526.140.00%
Other theft444.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences433.560.00%
Burglary163.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.290.00%
Public order100.890.00%
Shoplifting100.810.00%
Drugs90.810.00%
Robbery60.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202458
April 202458
January 202456
December 202347
November 202338
October 202376

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202422
July 20241
May 20244
April 202430
March 20243
January 202450
December 202347
November 202345
October 202343

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
April 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
April 202413
January 202413
December 202311
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 389 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202460
July 20242
April 202492
March 20241
January 202443
December 202332
November 202344
October 202352

A total of 199 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20245
May 20242
April 202424
January 202434
December 202334
November 202337
October 202344

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
April 202420
January 202425
December 202316
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
April 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Newington Causeway
    Total18
    Theft from the person11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elephant And Castle
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Gaunt Street
    Total8
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Surrey Row
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Tarn Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. King James Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Police Station
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 16. Meadow Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A3202
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pocock Street
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 22. Library Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Silex Street
    Total4
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
  • 24. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bath Terrace
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Garden Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 27. Belvedere Buildings
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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