SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1RQ

SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1 1RQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 366 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.34 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1RQ 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 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1RQ, encompassing approximately 6065 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (139) incidents (98.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (127.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-23.64% decrease)

SE1 1RQ 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13960.3498.57%
Other theft6622.92127.59%
Anti-social behaviour4210.88-23.64%
Violence and sexual offences316.92-6.06%
Bicycle theft205.11400.00%
Public order163.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.64275.00%
Shoplifting142.4775.00%
Drugs62.31-14.29%
Burglary60.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.99400.00%
Robbery40.82-83.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7042.531300.00%
Anti-social behaviour5511.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences339.07560.00%
Other theft295.44480.00%
Robbery244.780.00%
Burglary93.960.00%
Public order81.4860.00%
Shoplifting81.32700.00%
Drugs71.32250.00%
Possession of weapons61.15500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

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 theft54.120.00%
Public order50.820.00%
Theft from the person50.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.820.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.160.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.16-83.33%

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 person1715.50-91.10%
Violence and sexual offences162.80-64.44%
Public order152.64-6.25%
Shoplifting132.47-43.48%
Drugs122.1450.00%
Other theft81.98-92.00%
Possession of weapons61.32200.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Robbery20.33-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.33-84.62%
Burglary10.33-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19177.651173.33%
Other theft10031.491328.57%
Violence and sexual offences4516.4955.17%
Anti-social behaviour327.420.00%
Shoplifting235.28130.00%
Robbery183.79800.00%
Public order162.9760.00%
Burglary162.640.00%
Bicycle theft132.640.00%
Drugs82.1414.29%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-66.67%

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 offences2914.340.00%
Theft from the person154.780.00%
Public order102.470.00%
Shoplifting101.650.00%
Drugs71.650.00%
Other theft71.150.00%
Possession of weapons61.150.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.16-97.56%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9661.82-11.93%
Theft from the person9015.83-18.92%
Violence and sexual offences5314.84-28.38%
Anti-social behaviour418.74-4.65%
Drugs216.765.00%
Robbery193.46-13.64%
Public order143.13-17.65%
Burglary142.3116.67%
Shoplifting122.31140.00%
Bicycle theft71.9875.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-33.33%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11170.56-11.90%
Other theft10918.30-10.66%
Violence and sexual offences7417.9717.46%
Anti-social behaviour4312.2034.38%
Robbery227.09-8.33%
Drugs203.6311.11%
Public order173.30-29.17%
Burglary122.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.980.00%
Shoplifting51.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft40.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12674.3513.51%
Other theft12220.77-12.86%
Violence and sexual offences6320.111.61%
Anti-social behaviour3210.39-39.62%
Robbery245.2826.32%
Public order243.9641.18%
Drugs183.96-33.33%
Shoplifting102.97-16.67%
Burglary91.6528.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.48-27.27%
Vehicle crime61.32100.00%
Bicycle theft50.99-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14078.640.00%
Theft from the person11123.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences6218.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour5310.220.00%
Drugs278.740.00%
Robbery194.450.00%
Public order173.130.00%
Bicycle theft132.800.00%
Shoplifting122.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.980.00%
Burglary71.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 682 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202429
July 20245
May 20248
April 2024100
March 20247
January 202496
December 2023109
November 2023122
October 2023140

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202455
April 202432
February 20241
January 202441
December 202343
November 202332
October 202353

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20244
May 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
January 202421
December 202320
November 202318
October 202327

A total of 875 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024139
August 202470
July 20245
May 202417
April 2024191
March 202415
January 202490
December 2023111
November 2023126
October 2023111

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20245
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202324
October 202317

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
April 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 20245
May 202416
April 202445
March 202429
January 202453
December 202374
November 202363
October 202362

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202423
March 202410
January 202412
December 20235
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 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 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
May 20241
April 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 134 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202424
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202419
December 202322
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1RQ 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. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    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. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 16. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 24. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1