SE1 3EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3EL

SE1 3EL, Southwark has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.27 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3EL 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 3EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3EL, encompassing approximately 9726 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-27.69% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)

SE1 3EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parker'S Row with total crimes: 9
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8

SE1 3EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4717.27-27.69%
Violence and sexual offences294.8326.09%
Theft from the person272.9850.00%
Shoplifting132.78160.00%
Bicycle theft101.340.00%
Burglary91.0328.57%
Other theft80.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.8240.00%
Robbery60.7220.00%
Public order60.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.10-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6515.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences236.681050.00%
Theft from the person182.360.00%
Public order91.850.00%
Burglary70.930.00%
Other theft60.720.00%
Drugs50.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.510.00%
Robbery50.510.00%
Shoplifting50.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.21-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4518.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences304.632900.00%
Theft from the person253.080.00%
Vehicle crime162.570.00%
Other theft141.640.00%
Shoplifting141.440.00%
Burglary121.440.00%
Public order91.230.00%
Robbery80.930.00%
Bicycle theft50.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Drugs20.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.10-96.88%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4920.2513.95%
Violence and sexual offences325.0460.00%
Burglary223.2969.23%
Theft from the person212.26-4.55%
Shoplifting132.16333.33%
Other theft131.3444.44%
Public order131.34116.67%
Criminal damage and arson91.34-43.75%
Robbery70.93-46.15%
Bicycle theft50.72400.00%
Drugs50.5125.00%
Vehicle crime50.51-16.67%
Other crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4316.14-4.44%
Theft from the person224.42-29.03%
Violence and sexual offences202.26-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson162.0660.00%
Burglary131.6418.18%
Robbery131.3444.44%
Other theft91.34-60.87%
Vehicle crime60.93-40.00%
Public order60.62-45.45%
Drugs40.6233.33%
Shoplifting30.41-72.73%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4520.46-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.63-10.53%
Theft from the person313.506.90%
Other theft233.19130.00%
Burglary112.3637.50%
Shoplifting111.1383.33%
Public order111.13120.00%
Vehicle crime101.1311.11%
Criminal damage and arson101.03-28.57%
Robbery91.03200.00%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5018.406.38%
Violence and sexual offences385.1411.76%
Theft from the person293.9145.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.98180.00%
Other theft101.44-44.44%
Vehicle crime91.03-25.00%
Burglary80.93-65.22%
Shoplifting60.82-53.85%
Public order50.6225.00%
Bicycle theft50.510.00%
Robbery30.51-72.73%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4720.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences344.830.00%
Burglary233.500.00%
Theft from the person202.360.00%
Other theft182.060.00%
Shoplifting131.850.00%
Vehicle crime121.340.00%
Robbery111.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Bicycle theft50.510.00%
Public order40.510.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202465
April 202445
January 202449
December 202343
November 202345
October 202350
September 202347

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
January 20249
December 202316
November 202310
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
April 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
April 202414
January 202413
December 20233
November 202311
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
April 202425
January 202421
December 202322
November 202331
October 202329
September 202320

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
June 20242
April 202430
March 20241
January 202432
December 202320
November 202334
October 202338
September 202334

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
April 202412
January 202422
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 202323

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
April 202414
January 202413
December 20239
November 202323
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
April 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20231

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
April 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parker'S Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 3. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 5. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 8. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alscot Road
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Spa Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Marine Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Freda Street
    Total4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lucey Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Old Jamaica Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Grange Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1