SE1 2SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2SG

SE1 2SG, Southwark has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.50 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2SG 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 2SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2SG, encompassing approximately 6557 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-36.51% decrease)
  • Other theft: (40) incidents (471.43% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)

SE1 2SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • London Bridge with total crimes: 15
  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13

SE1 2SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4030.50-36.51%
Other theft406.10471.43%
Theft from the person386.1022.58%
Shoplifting195.801800.00%
Bicycle theft172.90466.67%
Violence and sexual offences132.59-31.58%
Burglary71.980.00%
Public order61.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.92100.00%
Drugs60.92100.00%
Robbery50.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6323.0336.96%
Theft from the person319.61-31.11%
Violence and sexual offences194.7318.75%
Burglary72.90-22.22%
Other theft71.07-81.08%
Public order71.070.00%
Robbery61.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Drugs30.460.00%
Bicycle theft30.46-40.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4625.930.00%
Theft from the person457.020.00%
Other theft376.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.641500.00%
Burglary92.440.00%
Robbery51.370.00%
Bicycle theft50.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Shoplifting30.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.15-95.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3423.79-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour275.19-3.57%
Theft from the person264.1218.18%
Violence and sexual offences243.979.09%
Robbery83.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft81.22300.00%
Drugs61.220.00%
Shoplifting60.92-14.29%
Burglary40.92-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-50.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4123.18-22.64%
Anti-social behaviour286.257.69%
Theft from the person224.27-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences223.36-24.14%
Robbery123.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8314.29%
Shoplifting71.2216.67%
Burglary51.07-37.50%
Public order30.76-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.31-77.78%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5330.5020.45%
Theft from the person338.083.12%
Violence and sexual offences295.0352.63%
Anti-social behaviour264.42-16.13%
Vehicle crime93.97350.00%
Public order91.37200.00%
Burglary81.3733.33%
Robbery81.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.22133.33%
Shoplifting61.070.00%
Drugs60.920.00%
Bicycle theft50.92-28.57%
Other crime10.76-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4425.160.00%
Theft from the person326.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.730.00%
Bicycle theft72.900.00%
Burglary61.070.00%
Drugs60.920.00%
Shoplifting60.920.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.460.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202463
April 202446
January 202427
December 202328
November 202326
October 202331

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
January 20246
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 227 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202431
April 202445
January 202426
December 202322
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 20247
April 202437
January 202434
December 202341
November 202353
October 202344

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
April 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
April 202416
March 20241
January 202424
December 202322
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
April 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2SG 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. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 4. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 8. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 9. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 16. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 19. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Braidwood Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 24. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 25. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Holyrood Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Melior Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Bursar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1