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

Overview of Crime in SE1 1RU

SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1 1RU, Southwark has recorded a total of 304 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.97 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1RU 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 1RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1RU, encompassing approximately 5964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (116) incidents (73.13% increase)
  • Other theft: (57) incidents (147.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE1 1RU 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 25

SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1 1RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11650.9773.13%
Other theft5719.45147.83%
Anti-social behaviour349.56-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences255.7047.06%
Bicycle theft154.19275.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.51600.00%
Public order122.35140.00%
Burglary122.0133.33%
Shoplifting62.010.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Robbery40.84-83.33%
Drugs30.67-25.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6736.053250.00%
Anti-social behaviour5111.230.00%
Robbery248.550.00%
Other theft234.022200.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.861600.00%
Burglary92.850.00%
Shoplifting61.510.00%
Public order51.01400.00%
Drugs40.840.00%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%

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 person20.840.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

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 offences31.51-83.33%
Other theft20.50-97.47%
Theft from the person20.34-98.76%
Public order10.34-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.17-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16160.867950.00%
Other theft7926.997800.00%
Shoplifting2913.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences183.35500.00%
Burglary143.020.00%
Robbery142.350.00%
Bicycle theft112.350.00%
Public order81.840.00%
Drugs61.34500.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.170.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.17-97.37%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8451.30-5.62%
Theft from the person7314.08-3.95%
Violence and sexual offences4012.24-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour386.715.56%
Burglary196.3772.73%
Robbery153.19-11.76%
Public order102.510.00%
Shoplifting81.68-42.86%
Drugs61.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8953.99-16.82%
Theft from the person7614.92-26.21%
Violence and sexual offences5112.7445.71%
Anti-social behaviour368.5544.00%
Robbery176.046.25%
Shoplifting142.857.69%
Burglary112.350.00%
Public order101.8425.00%
Drugs81.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.34-12.50%
Bicycle theft21.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10757.34-10.83%
Theft from the person10317.9422.62%
Violence and sexual offences3517.27-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour255.87-40.48%
Robbery164.196.67%
Shoplifting132.68-18.75%
Burglary112.1857.14%
Public order81.84-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson81.3460.00%
Drugs61.34-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.01400.00%
Bicycle theft40.84-63.64%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12059.690.00%
Theft from the person8420.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour4214.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences397.040.00%
Shoplifting166.540.00%
Robbery152.680.00%
Bicycle theft112.510.00%
Public order91.840.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Drugs71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 686 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024116
August 202467
July 20242
May 20242
April 2024161
March 20242
January 202473
December 202376
November 2023103
October 202384

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202417
July 20241
May 20243
April 202418
March 20243
January 202440
December 202351
November 202335
October 202339

A total of 563 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202423
July 20241
May 20242
April 202479
March 20241
January 202484
December 202389
November 2023107
October 2023120

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 202429
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202451
April 202420
February 20241
January 202438
December 202336
November 202325
October 202342

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20246
March 20241
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
April 202414
January 202419
December 202311
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202424
April 202414
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1RU 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. 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
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 7. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 11. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 14. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 17. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Sturge Street
    Total2
    Burglary2