SE1 3FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3FG

SE1 3FG, Southwark has recorded a total of 255 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.99 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3FG 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 3FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3FG, encompassing approximately 13427 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (67) incidents (-28.72% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)

SE1 3FG 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 3FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6718.99-28.72%
Theft from the person394.9930.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.9025.93%
Shoplifting282.53300.00%
Other theft272.09285.71%
Bicycle theft152.01400.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.1275.00%
Burglary111.0422.22%
Public order80.82-38.46%
Robbery70.60-12.50%
Vehicle crime30.5250.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.07-87.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9416.160.00%
Theft from the person307.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.231250.00%
Public order132.010.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Drugs80.670.00%
Robbery80.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.600.00%
Other theft70.600.00%
Shoplifting70.520.00%
Bicycle theft30.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.15-93.94%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5918.100.00%
Theft from the person544.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences334.023200.00%
Other theft312.460.00%
Shoplifting182.310.00%
Burglary151.340.00%
Robbery111.120.00%
Vehicle crime100.820.00%
Public order60.740.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.06%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5617.1321.74%
Theft from the person364.1720.00%
Violence and sexual offences342.6825.93%
Other theft252.534.17%
Burglary201.8666.67%
Bicycle theft121.491100.00%
Shoplifting100.89150.00%
Robbery90.74-30.77%
Public order80.67-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.60-50.00%
Drugs60.4550.00%
Vehicle crime40.45-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime20.150.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour4614.37-11.54%
Theft from the person303.43-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.23-43.75%
Other theft242.01-41.46%
Public order151.7915.38%
Robbery131.1218.18%
Burglary120.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson120.8933.33%
Vehicle crime50.89-66.67%
Drugs40.37-42.86%
Shoplifting40.30-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5220.031.96%
Violence and sexual offences483.8717.07%
Other theft413.5751.85%
Theft from the person403.05-14.89%
Vehicle crime152.98150.00%
Burglary141.1227.27%
Shoplifting141.0455.56%
Public order131.04160.00%
Robbery110.97266.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.8228.57%
Drugs70.6740.00%
Bicycle theft40.52-55.56%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5116.530.00%
Theft from the person473.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.500.00%
Other theft273.050.00%
Burglary112.010.00%
Shoplifting90.820.00%
Bicycle theft90.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.670.00%
Vehicle crime60.520.00%
Public order50.450.00%
Drugs50.370.00%
Robbery30.370.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202415
January 202420
December 202312
November 202314
October 202311

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 39.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
April 202454
January 202436
December 202330
November 202340
October 202347

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
June 20242
April 202433
March 20241
January 202434
December 202327
November 202348
October 202341

A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 60.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202494
April 202459
January 202456
December 202346
November 202352
October 202351

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 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
April 202431
January 202425
December 202324
November 202341
October 202327

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
April 202411
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20247
April 202418
January 202410
December 20234
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
April 20246
January 20248
December 202315
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
April 20243
January 202412
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 3FG 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. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 10. Fendall Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 12. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 26. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 28. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3