NEWCOMEN STREET, SE1 1YU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 1YU

NEWCOMEN STREET, SE1 1YU, Southwark has recorded a total of 365 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.27 per 1,000 population. This SE1 1YU 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 1YU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 1YU, encompassing approximately 9063 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (126) incidents (103.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (63) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (-5.36% decrease)

SE1 1YU 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

NEWCOMEN STREET, SE1 1YU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12640.27103.23%
Other theft6313.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour536.95-5.36%
Violence and sexual offences385.858.57%
Bicycle theft214.19950.00%
Public order162.3245.45%
Criminal damage and arson141.77180.00%
Shoplifting101.5442.86%
Vehicle crime71.10600.00%
Drugs60.77-14.29%
Burglary60.66-50.00%
Robbery30.66-87.50%
Possession of weapons20.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6228.131140.00%
Anti-social behaviour566.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences356.18600.00%
Other theft273.86440.00%
Robbery242.980.00%
Burglary122.650.00%
Public order111.32120.00%
Drugs71.21250.00%
Shoplifting70.77600.00%
Possession of weapons60.77500.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 theft52.760.00%
Public order50.550.00%
Theft from the person50.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences50.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.11-83.33%

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 person1710.26-91.01%
Violence and sexual offences161.88-67.35%
Public order141.77-12.50%
Shoplifting131.54-40.91%
Drugs121.4320.00%
Other theft81.32-90.70%
Possession of weapons60.88200.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Robbery20.22-90.48%
Bicycle theft20.22-84.62%
Burglary10.22-93.75%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 189 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18951.961160.00%
Other theft8620.851128.57%
Violence and sexual offences499.4968.97%
Anti-social behaviour385.410.00%
Shoplifting224.19120.00%
Robbery212.43950.00%
Public order162.3260.00%
Burglary161.770.00%
Bicycle theft131.770.00%
Drugs101.4342.86%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

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 offences299.600.00%
Theft from the person153.200.00%
Public order101.650.00%
Shoplifting101.100.00%
Drugs71.100.00%
Other theft70.770.00%
Possession of weapons60.770.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.11-98.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person9242.59-20.69%
Other theft9010.15-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences579.93-30.49%
Anti-social behaviour506.2916.28%
Robbery195.52-20.83%
Drugs192.10-5.00%
Public order142.10-26.32%
Burglary141.5416.67%
Shoplifting111.54175.00%
Bicycle theft71.2140.00%
Vehicle crime60.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.66-44.44%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11648.65-4.13%
Other theft9912.80-2.94%
Violence and sexual offences8210.9230.16%
Anti-social behaviour439.0526.47%
Robbery244.744.35%
Drugs202.6517.65%
Public order192.21-9.52%
Burglary122.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3228.57%
Vehicle crime80.99-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.880.00%
Shoplifting40.55-55.56%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 102 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12147.007.08%
Other theft10213.35-16.39%
Violence and sexual offences6311.255.00%
Anti-social behaviour346.95-35.85%
Robbery233.7521.05%
Public order212.5410.53%
Drugs172.32-37.04%
Vehicle crime121.88200.00%
Shoplifting91.32-10.00%
Burglary80.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.88-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.77-61.54%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12250.750.00%
Theft from the person11313.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences6012.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour536.620.00%
Drugs275.850.00%
Public order192.980.00%
Robbery192.100.00%
Bicycle theft132.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.430.00%
Shoplifting101.210.00%
Burglary81.100.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

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 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202456
April 202438
February 20241
January 202450
December 202343
November 202334
October 202353

A total of 434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202435
July 20245
May 202416
April 202449
March 202429
January 202457
December 202382
November 202363
October 202360

A total of 609 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202427
July 20245
May 20248
April 202486
March 20247
January 202490
December 202399
November 2023102
October 2023122

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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20242
May 20242
April 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.70 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 202410
March 20247
January 202419
December 202320
November 202317
October 202327

A total of 856 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 189 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024126
August 202462
July 20245
May 202417
April 2024189
March 202415
January 202492
December 2023116
November 2023121
October 2023113

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202410
January 202414
December 202319
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
May 20241
April 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 137 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202424
May 20242
April 202421
March 20242
January 202419
December 202324
November 202323
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 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
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 1YU 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. Parking Area
    Total15
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Long Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Globe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Hilary Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 25. Gatehouse Square
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A300
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1