SE1 2XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 2XF

SE1 2XF, Southwark has recorded a total of 210 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.96 per 1,000 population. This SE1 2XF 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 2XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 2XF, encompassing approximately 11074 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 2XF area, explore the SE1 2XF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (60) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (63.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (316.67% increase)

SE1 2XF 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

SE1 2XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6018.96-21.05%
Theft from the person315.4263.16%
Shoplifting252.80316.67%
Violence and sexual offences242.264.35%
Other theft232.17360.00%
Bicycle theft142.08366.67%
Public order81.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.7260.00%
Burglary70.7216.67%
Robbery40.63-33.33%
Drugs30.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7614.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.862200.00%
Theft from the person192.080.00%
Burglary61.720.00%
Robbery60.540.00%
Drugs60.540.00%
Shoplifting60.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.540.00%
Other theft50.450.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-95.45%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5816.890.00%
Theft from the person345.240.00%
Other theft253.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences222.262100.00%
Shoplifting131.990.00%
Burglary101.170.00%
Robbery70.900.00%
Public order60.630.00%
Vehicle crime60.540.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.09-95.65%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3914.0918.18%
Theft from the person263.52-10.34%
Violence and sexual offences232.359.52%
Other theft202.08-13.04%
Burglary121.8171.43%
Drugs71.08250.00%
Shoplifting70.63250.00%
Robbery60.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft50.540.00%
Public order40.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.360.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3313.09-8.33%
Theft from the person292.983.57%
Other theft232.62-41.03%
Violence and sexual offences212.08-44.74%
Criminal damage and arson111.9057.14%
Robbery90.9950.00%
Burglary70.81-22.22%
Public order50.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-72.73%
Shoplifting20.27-71.43%
Drugs20.18-71.43%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3918.3339.29%
Violence and sexual offences383.5240.74%
Anti-social behaviour363.43-16.28%
Theft from the person283.2512.00%
Vehicle crime112.53175.00%
Public order100.99900.00%
Burglary90.9028.57%
Shoplifting70.8140.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.6375.00%
Drugs70.6340.00%
Robbery60.63100.00%
Bicycle theft50.54-44.44%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4314.637.50%
Other theft283.88-3.45%
Violence and sexual offences272.530.00%
Theft from the person252.44-3.85%
Bicycle theft92.26200.00%
Burglary70.81-63.16%
Drugs50.63400.00%
Shoplifting50.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.3633.33%
Robbery30.36-72.73%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.09-83.33%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4016.160.00%
Other theft293.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.620.00%
Theft from the person262.440.00%
Burglary192.350.00%
Robbery111.720.00%
Shoplifting80.990.00%
Public order60.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Bicycle theft30.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202476
April 202458
January 202439
December 202333
November 202336
October 202343
September 202340

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
June 20241
April 202422
March 20241
January 202423
December 202321
November 202338
October 202327
September 202327

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
January 20241
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202413
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 218 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202419
April 202434
January 202426
December 202329
November 202328
October 202325
September 202326

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20245
April 202425
January 202420
December 202323
November 202339
October 202328
September 202329

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
April 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20243
April 20242
January 20245
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 2XF 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. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Boss Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Burglary1
  • 7. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 8. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Maguire Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 17. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Queen Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 29. A100
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Woodmill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2