SE1 2BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2BA

SE1 2BA, Southwark has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.02 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2BA 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 2BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2BA, encompassing approximately 7658 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 2BA area, explore the SE1 2BA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 2BA area, visit the SE1 2BA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-26.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE1 2BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9

SE1 2BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4121.02-26.79%
Shoplifting255.35316.67%
Theft from the person243.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences213.135.00%
Other theft122.74100.00%
Bicycle theft91.570.00%
Burglary71.18250.00%
Public order70.91600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9150.00%
Robbery40.7833.33%
Drugs30.52-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5615.5440.00%
Violence and sexual offences207.310.00%
Theft from the person162.61-27.27%
Other theft62.09-72.73%
Shoplifting60.78-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Drugs40.52100.00%
Robbery30.52-50.00%
Burglary20.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Public order10.13-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4019.590.00%
Theft from the person225.220.00%
Other theft222.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.871900.00%
Shoplifting132.610.00%
Public order81.700.00%
Vehicle crime61.040.00%
Robbery60.780.00%
Burglary60.780.00%
Possession of weapons30.780.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.13-96.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2716.58-3.57%
Violence and sexual offences263.5313.04%
Other theft163.40-23.81%
Theft from the person112.09-47.62%
Shoplifting101.44400.00%
Burglary91.3128.57%
Public order61.18100.00%
Drugs60.78100.00%
Vehicle crime50.7825.00%
Robbery40.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.50-9.68%
Violence and sexual offences233.66-20.69%
Theft from the person213.00-8.70%
Other theft212.74-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson152.7487.50%
Burglary71.9640.00%
Robbery60.9120.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-42.86%
Drugs30.520.00%
Public order30.39-72.73%
Shoplifting20.39-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3120.76-22.50%
Violence and sexual offences294.0516.00%
Other theft233.7953.33%
Theft from the person233.0043.75%
Public order113.00175.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4460.00%
Shoplifting81.04166.67%
Vehicle crime71.0475.00%
Robbery50.91150.00%
Burglary50.65-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.65-20.00%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.220.00%
Theft from the person163.260.00%
Other theft152.090.00%
Burglary71.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.910.00%
Bicycle theft50.650.00%
Public order40.650.00%
Vehicle crime40.520.00%
Shoplifting30.520.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202456
April 202440
January 202427
December 202328
November 202331
October 202340

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
April 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202422
January 202416
December 202321
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
April 202420
March 20241
January 202426
December 202323
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202413
January 202410
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 133 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202416
April 202422
January 202411
December 202321
November 202323
October 202316

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20241
December 202315
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Horselydown Lane
    Total30
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 5. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 6. Flockton Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scott Lidgett Crescent
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 15. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 22. George Row
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Llewellyn Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Jamaica Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 25. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Koops Mill Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Sugar Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1