UNION STREET, SE1 1SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1SG

UNION STREET, SE1 1SG, Southwark has recorded a total of 329 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.83 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1SG 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 1SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1SG, encompassing approximately 7682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 1SG area, explore the SE1 1SG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 1SG area, visit the SE1 1SG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (114) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (61) incidents (165.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

SE1 1SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27

UNION STREET, SE1 1SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11442.8372.73%
Other theft6114.84165.22%
Anti-social behaviour387.94-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences294.9552.63%
Criminal damage and arson163.77300.00%
Shoplifting152.08150.00%
Bicycle theft141.95250.00%
Burglary141.8216.67%
Public order121.82140.00%
Robbery61.56-77.78%
Vehicle crime50.780.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6629.813200.00%
Anti-social behaviour578.590.00%
Robbery277.420.00%
Other theft233.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.991800.00%
Burglary122.470.00%
Shoplifting61.560.00%
Public order50.78400.00%
Drugs40.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.520.00%
Bicycle theft40.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%

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 person20.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-66.67%

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 offences30.91-85.71%
Other theft20.39-97.33%
Public order10.26-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.13-90.91%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person16248.8116100.00%
Other theft7521.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.760.00%
Shoplifting303.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.91600.00%
Robbery152.730.00%
Burglary141.950.00%
Bicycle theft111.820.00%
Public order91.430.00%
Drugs51.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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 offences30.520.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.13-97.37%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8140.48-10.00%
Theft from the person7510.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences429.76-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour385.47-5.00%
Burglary194.9546.15%
Robbery162.47-5.88%
Public order102.080.00%
Shoplifting81.30-42.86%
Drugs71.040.00%
Bicycle theft70.91250.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9043.35-17.43%
Theft from the person7511.72-25.74%
Violence and sexual offences529.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour406.7742.86%
Robbery175.2141.67%
Shoplifting142.217.69%
Burglary131.8218.18%
Public order101.6942.86%
Drugs71.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.9116.67%
Vehicle crime50.910.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10944.65-9.92%
Theft from the person10114.1926.25%
Violence and sexual offences3913.15-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour285.08-46.15%
Shoplifting133.64-23.53%
Robbery121.69-20.00%
Burglary111.5622.22%
Public order71.43-12.50%
Drugs70.9140.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Vehicle crime50.78400.00%
Bicycle theft40.65-63.64%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12147.770.00%
Theft from the person8015.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour5210.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences436.770.00%
Shoplifting175.600.00%
Robbery152.210.00%
Bicycle theft111.950.00%
Burglary91.430.00%
Public order81.170.00%
Drugs51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 676 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 202466
July 20242
April 2024162
March 20241
January 202475
December 202375
November 2023101
October 202380

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 20241
May 20243
April 202421
March 20243
January 202442
December 202352
November 202339
October 202343

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20244
April 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202423
May 20242
April 202475
January 202481
December 202390
November 2023109
October 2023121

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 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 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
April 202430
January 20248
December 202314
November 202313
October 202317

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
May 20241
April 202411
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202457
April 202430
February 20241
January 202438
December 202340
November 202328
October 202352

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
April 202414
January 202419
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202427
April 202415
January 202416
December 202317
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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
    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. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total19
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Burglary2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total16
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Collinson Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 13. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 16. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 20. Stones End Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sudrey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Silvester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1