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

Overview of Crime in SE1 1SZ

UNION STREET, SE1 1SZ, Southwark has recorded a total of 381 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.23 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1SZ 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 1SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1SZ, encompassing approximately 7899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (138) incidents (105.97% increase)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-13.56% decrease)

SE1 1SZ 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 27

UNION STREET, SE1 1SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13848.23105.97%
Other theft6417.47128.57%
Anti-social behaviour518.10-13.56%
Violence and sexual offences376.4612.12%
Bicycle theft204.68566.67%
Public order162.5345.45%
Criminal damage and arson162.03300.00%
Burglary112.0337.50%
Shoplifting101.3925.00%
Vehicle crime71.27600.00%
Drugs50.89-28.57%
Robbery30.63-88.46%
Possession of weapons20.38-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6733.041240.00%
Anti-social behaviour598.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences337.47560.00%
Other theft284.18460.00%
Robbery263.540.00%
Public order113.29120.00%
Shoplifting81.39700.00%
Burglary81.010.00%
Drugs71.01250.00%
Possession of weapons60.89500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 theft53.160.00%
Public order50.630.00%
Theft from the person50.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.630.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.13-83.33%

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 person1711.90-91.15%
Violence and sexual offences162.15-65.22%
Public order152.03-6.25%
Shoplifting131.90-40.91%
Drugs121.6520.00%
Other theft81.52-91.58%
Possession of weapons61.01200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery20.25-90.00%
Bicycle theft20.25-84.62%
Burglary10.25-94.12%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19260.261180.00%
Other theft9524.311257.14%
Violence and sexual offences4612.0358.62%
Anti-social behaviour345.820.00%
Shoplifting224.30120.00%
Robbery202.79900.00%
Burglary172.530.00%
Public order162.1560.00%
Bicycle theft132.030.00%
Drugs101.6542.86%
Vehicle crime51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.51-66.67%

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 offences2911.010.00%
Theft from the person153.670.00%
Public order101.900.00%
Shoplifting101.270.00%
Drugs71.270.00%
Other theft70.890.00%
Possession of weapons60.890.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.13-98.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9649.88-8.57%
Theft from the person9212.15-20.69%
Violence and sexual offences5811.65-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour507.344.17%
Drugs216.335.00%
Robbery202.66-23.08%
Burglary162.5323.08%
Public order142.03-17.65%
Shoplifting111.77175.00%
Bicycle theft61.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-55.56%
Vehicle crime30.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11656.33-6.45%
Other theft10514.68-10.26%
Violence and sexual offences7813.2921.88%
Anti-social behaviour489.8741.18%
Robbery266.0823.81%
Drugs203.295.26%
Public order172.53-26.09%
Burglary132.1530.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.650.00%
Vehicle crime61.14-25.00%
Shoplifting40.76-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.51-40.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12456.7111.71%
Other theft11715.70-12.03%
Violence and sexual offences6414.811.59%
Anti-social behaviour348.10-33.33%
Public order234.3021.05%
Robbery212.9110.53%
Drugs192.66-29.63%
Shoplifting102.41-16.67%
Burglary101.2742.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.27-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.14166.67%
Bicycle theft51.01-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.630.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 111 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13359.500.00%
Theft from the person11116.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences6314.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.980.00%
Drugs276.460.00%
Public order193.420.00%
Robbery192.410.00%
Bicycle theft132.410.00%
Shoplifting121.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.520.00%
Burglary71.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 658 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202428
July 20245
May 20248
April 202495
March 20247
January 202496
December 2023105
November 2023117
October 2023133

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202459
April 202434
February 20241
January 202450
December 202348
November 202334
October 202351

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
January 202421
December 202320
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20245
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
May 20242
April 202413
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.14 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 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202433
July 20245
May 202416
April 202446
March 202429
January 202458
December 202378
November 202364
October 202363

A total of 877 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024138
August 202467
July 20245
May 202417
April 2024192
March 202415
January 202492
December 2023116
November 2023124
October 2023111

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20241
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
April 202417
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 139 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202426
May 20242
April 202420
March 20242
January 202420
December 202326
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1SZ 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. 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. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Theft from the person17
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total18
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rochester Walk
    Total8
    Other theft5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Southwark Street
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Great Guildford Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order1
  • 14. Lant Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Winchester Walk
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1