TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 2UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2UN

TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 2UN, Southwark has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.46 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2UN 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 2UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2UN, encompassing approximately 8949 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (-25.81% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (480.00% increase)

SE1 2UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horselydown Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13

TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 2UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4622.46-25.81%
Theft from the person305.1442.86%
Other theft293.35480.00%
Shoplifting253.24316.67%
Violence and sexual offences222.7915.79%
Bicycle theft152.46400.00%
Public order81.6814.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.89166.67%
Burglary70.8940.00%
Robbery50.78-16.67%
Drugs30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6215.870.00%
Theft from the person216.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.351800.00%
Public order72.120.00%
Robbery60.780.00%
Shoplifting60.670.00%
Burglary50.670.00%
Other theft50.560.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-94.12%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4719.550.00%
Theft from the person395.250.00%
Other theft274.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.021600.00%
Shoplifting131.900.00%
Burglary91.450.00%
Robbery81.010.00%
Vehicle crime60.890.00%
Bicycle theft50.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Public order20.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.11-95.83%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2516.204.17%
Anti-social behaviour242.79-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences242.6814.29%
Other theft222.68-21.43%
Shoplifting112.4657.14%
Burglary101.2325.00%
Robbery71.12-41.67%
Drugs60.78500.00%
Bicycle theft60.670.00%
Public order40.6733.33%
Vehicle crime20.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.22-77.78%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2815.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour253.13-7.41%
Theft from the person242.79-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.68-38.24%
Robbery122.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.340.00%
Burglary81.01-11.11%
Shoplifting70.890.00%
Vehicle crime40.78-55.56%
Public order30.45-57.14%
Drugs10.34-80.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4221.2344.83%
Violence and sexual offences344.6954.55%
Theft from the person303.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.353.85%
Vehicle crime93.02800.00%
Burglary91.0128.57%
Criminal damage and arson91.01125.00%
Shoplifting71.010.00%
Public order70.78600.00%
Robbery60.78100.00%
Bicycle theft50.67-50.00%
Drugs50.560.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2915.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour263.240.00%
Theft from the person242.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.680.00%
Bicycle theft102.460.00%
Burglary71.120.00%
Shoplifting70.780.00%
Drugs50.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.560.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%
Public order10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202462
April 202447
January 202424
December 202325
November 202327
October 202326

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
June 20241
April 202417
March 20241
January 202424
December 202321
November 202334
October 202322

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
April 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
April 202439
January 202425
December 202324
November 202330
October 202324

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20245
April 202427
January 202422
December 202328
November 202342
October 202329

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 20248
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20245
January 20246
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2UN 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. 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. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 20. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Braidwood Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Maltby Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Archie Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 29. Holyrood Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Bursar Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1