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

Overview of Crime in SE1 1UN

SOUTHWARK STREET, SE1 1UN, Southwark has recorded a total of 350 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.27 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1UN 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 1UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1UN, encompassing approximately 5362 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (137) incidents (92.96% increase)
  • Other theft: (64) incidents (137.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (-21.28% decrease)

SE1 1UN 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 1UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13765.2792.96%
Other theft6425.55137.04%
Anti-social behaviour3711.94-21.28%
Violence and sexual offences306.9015.38%
Bicycle theft205.59400.00%
Public order153.73114.29%
Criminal damage and arson142.80366.67%
Shoplifting102.6142.86%
Burglary91.8628.57%
Drugs41.68-20.00%
Robbery40.75-83.33%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-83.33%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7143.641675.00%
Anti-social behaviour4713.240.00%
Other theft278.77800.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.04766.67%
Robbery244.850.00%
Burglary74.480.00%
Shoplifting71.310.00%
Public order71.31133.33%
Possession of weapons61.310.00%
Drugs51.12400.00%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42.800.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.560.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person168.58-91.62%
Drugs82.9860.00%
Public order71.49-41.67%
Other theft51.31-94.68%
Violence and sexual offences50.93-82.14%
Bicycle theft20.93-85.71%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-92.86%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19178.701264.29%
Other theft9435.621780.00%
Anti-social behaviour2917.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences285.4164.71%
Burglary155.220.00%
Bicycle theft142.800.00%
Shoplifting142.61600.00%
Robbery142.610.00%
Public order122.61300.00%
Drugs52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.950.00%
Theft from the person143.170.00%
Drugs52.610.00%
Other theft50.930.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.19-97.73%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft9667.51-6.80%
Theft from the person9117.90-17.27%
Anti-social behaviour4416.9710.00%
Violence and sexual offences438.21-36.76%
Drugs218.0223.53%
Robbery173.92-26.09%
Burglary163.1745.45%
Public order122.98-20.00%
Shoplifting92.2480.00%
Bicycle theft61.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11076.09-10.57%
Other theft10320.51-14.88%
Violence and sexual offences6819.2128.30%
Anti-social behaviour4012.6833.33%
Robbery237.4615.00%
Drugs174.29-10.53%
Public order153.17-11.76%
Burglary112.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.0525.00%
Shoplifting51.86-58.33%
Bicycle theft40.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-60.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12379.0714.95%
Other theft12122.94-7.63%
Violence and sexual offences5322.5710.42%
Anti-social behaviour309.88-37.50%
Robbery205.595.26%
Drugs193.73-17.39%
Public order173.5441.67%
Shoplifting123.17-7.69%
Burglary92.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.68-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.49400.00%
Bicycle theft40.93-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13180.940.00%
Theft from the person10724.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour4819.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences488.950.00%
Drugs238.950.00%
Robbery194.290.00%
Bicycle theft143.540.00%
Shoplifting132.610.00%
Public order122.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.240.00%
Burglary91.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202447
April 202429
February 20241
January 202444
December 202340
November 202330
October 202348

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
January 202421
December 202317
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 20243
January 202412
December 202315
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 864 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024137
August 202471
July 20244
May 202416
April 2024191
March 202414
January 202491
December 2023110
November 2023123
October 2023107

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20243
May 20245
April 202428
March 202417
January 202443
December 202368
November 202353
October 202348

A total of 649 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202427
July 20243
May 20245
April 202494
March 20245
January 202496
December 2023103
November 2023121
October 2023131

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
May 20241
April 202414
March 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 202313

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 202414
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202415
January 202416
December 202311
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 121 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202424
April 202414
January 202417
December 202323
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1UN 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. Hospital
    Total24
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 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
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 21. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Bank End
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Clink Street
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Long Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Montague Close
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ayres Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Doyce Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Trundle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1