LEATHERMARKET STREET, SE1 3FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3FB

LEATHERMARKET STREET, SE1 3FB, Southwark has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.83 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3FB 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 3FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3FB, encompassing approximately 12178 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (-25.76% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)

SE1 3FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Potters Fields with total crimes: 13
  • Abbots Lane with total crimes: 11

LEATHERMARKET STREET, SE1 3FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4916.83-25.76%
Theft from the person404.0217.65%
Violence and sexual offences313.28-6.06%
Other theft272.55170.00%
Bicycle theft192.22533.33%
Burglary71.56-41.67%
Public order70.57-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson70.5716.67%
Vehicle crime60.57100.00%
Shoplifting50.49150.00%
Drugs40.41-55.56%
Robbery30.33-70.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6616.910.00%
Theft from the person345.423300.00%
Violence and sexual offences332.791550.00%
Public order172.71750.00%
Burglary121.400.00%
Other theft100.99400.00%
Robbery100.820.00%
Drugs90.82800.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.250.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order20.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.160.00%
Drugs10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16-81.82%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting123.94-29.41%
Violence and sexual offences110.99-71.05%
Public order80.90-11.11%
Possession of weapons50.66150.00%
Drugs40.41-20.00%
Other theft30.33-88.00%
Robbery20.25-80.00%
Burglary10.16-90.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.08-98.15%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5418.475300.00%
Violence and sexual offences384.43192.31%
Anti-social behaviour383.120.00%
Other theft253.121150.00%
Shoplifting172.05112.50%
Robbery101.40400.00%
Burglary100.820.00%
Public order90.8228.57%
Bicycle theft80.740.00%
Vehicle crime80.660.00%
Drugs50.66150.00%
Possession of weapons20.41-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.28-69.77%
Shoplifting81.07-11.11%
Public order70.66-22.22%
Possession of weapons40.5733.33%
Drugs20.33-71.43%
Other theft20.16-92.00%
Robbery20.16-77.78%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.08-97.56%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.8326.47%
Theft from the person413.5341.38%
Anti-social behaviour283.37-6.67%
Other theft252.3019.05%
Bicycle theft112.05266.67%
Burglary100.9066.67%
Public order90.82-30.77%
Shoplifting90.7428.57%
Robbery90.74-43.75%
Drugs70.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.57-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.41-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.41200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.70-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour302.7915.38%
Theft from the person292.46-17.14%
Other theft212.38-43.24%
Robbery161.72128.57%
Public order131.3162.50%
Vehicle crime81.07-27.27%
Shoplifting70.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.570.00%
Burglary60.49-14.29%
Drugs50.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3915.85-18.75%
Other theft373.2019.35%
Theft from the person353.04-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour262.87-27.78%
Vehicle crime112.1357.14%
Public order80.90-27.27%
Burglary70.66-41.67%
Shoplifting70.57-30.00%
Robbery70.5775.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.57-25.00%
Drugs50.49-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.41-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4919.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences484.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.940.00%
Other theft312.960.00%
Burglary122.550.00%
Public order110.990.00%
Shoplifting100.900.00%
Bicycle theft90.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.740.00%
Drugs80.660.00%
Vehicle crime70.660.00%
Robbery40.570.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202466
April 202438
January 202428
December 202330
November 202326
October 202336

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202410
July 20242
May 20243
April 202425
March 20242
January 202425
December 202321
November 202337
October 202331

A total of 285 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202434
July 20241
May 20241
April 202454
March 20241
January 202441
December 202329
November 202335
October 202349

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
May 20241
April 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
May 20242
April 202410
March 20242
January 20249
December 202316
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
April 20248
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202433
July 20242
June 20242
May 202411
April 202438
March 202413
January 202443
December 202334
November 202339
October 202348

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 202412
April 202417
March 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202417
July 20242
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 7. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 8. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 10. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 14. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 21. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 25. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Maze Pond
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3