SE1 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3AF

SE1 3AF, Southwark has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3AF, encompassing approximately 10150 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 3AF area, explore the SE1 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)

SE1 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Fendall Street with total crimes: 7

SE1 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4414.97-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences294.3331.82%
Theft from the person212.8640.00%
Other theft122.07140.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.1883.33%
Robbery91.0880.00%
Burglary80.8933.33%
Public order50.79-61.54%
Bicycle theft40.49300.00%
Vehicle crime30.390.00%
Drugs20.30-71.43%
Shoplifting20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5513.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.421000.00%
Theft from the person152.170.00%
Public order131.480.00%
Drugs71.280.00%
Burglary60.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.590.00%
Robbery50.590.00%
Other theft50.490.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.20-91.30%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4115.270.00%
Theft from the person244.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences232.362200.00%
Other theft162.270.00%
Burglary131.580.00%
Vehicle crime131.280.00%
Public order101.280.00%
Robbery60.990.00%
Bicycle theft40.590.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.15%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4616.1639.39%
Violence and sexual offences264.538.33%
Theft from the person192.565.56%
Burglary181.8750.00%
Other theft141.7716.67%
Public order81.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft70.79600.00%
Robbery60.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.59-45.45%
Drugs40.590.00%
Shoplifting30.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3314.97-23.26%
Violence and sexual offences243.25-25.00%
Theft from the person182.36-41.94%
Other theft121.77-25.00%
Public order121.1850.00%
Burglary121.1820.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.18120.00%
Robbery101.0842.86%
Vehicle crime70.99-41.67%
Shoplifting60.69-66.67%
Drugs40.5933.33%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4318.4213.16%
Violence and sexual offences324.24-5.88%
Theft from the person313.15-3.12%
Shoplifting183.0520.00%
Other theft161.7714.29%
Vehicle crime121.580.00%
Burglary101.1811.11%
Public order80.99100.00%
Robbery70.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.69-50.00%
Drugs30.4950.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3817.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences343.740.00%
Theft from the person323.350.00%
Shoplifting153.150.00%
Other theft141.480.00%
Vehicle crime121.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.180.00%
Burglary90.990.00%
Public order40.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202422
June 20242
April 202423
March 20241
January 202426
December 202324
November 202332
October 202334

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202413
January 202418
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 160 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
April 202424
January 202419
December 202318
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202455
April 202441
January 202446
December 202333
November 202343
October 202338

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
April 202416
January 202414
December 202312
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
April 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
April 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202413
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 5. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Setchell Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 10. O'Reilly Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Vauban Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Henley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Cadbury Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 22. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1