TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3LS

TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 3LS, Southwark has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.74 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3LS, encompassing approximately 13234 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 3LS area, explore the SE1 3LS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 3LS area, visit the SE1 3LS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-31.18% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)

SE1 3LS 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

TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, SE1 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6418.74-31.18%
Theft from the person374.8437.04%
Violence and sexual offences332.8022.22%
Other theft272.49285.71%
Shoplifting252.04316.67%
Bicycle theft161.89433.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.2185.71%
Burglary110.9822.22%
Public order80.83-20.00%
Robbery70.60-22.22%
Drugs30.53-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.2350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour9315.720.00%
Theft from the person277.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences272.041250.00%
Public order102.040.00%
Burglary90.760.00%
Robbery90.680.00%
Drugs70.680.00%
Other theft70.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.530.00%
Shoplifting60.530.00%
Bicycle theft30.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
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 offences20.15-93.33%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6116.700.00%
Theft from the person464.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.482900.00%
Other theft272.270.00%
Burglary162.040.00%
Shoplifting141.210.00%
Robbery101.060.00%
Vehicle crime100.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Public order20.150.00%
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 offences10.08-96.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5415.8717.39%
Theft from the person344.0813.33%
Violence and sexual offences302.5720.00%
Other theft232.27-4.17%
Burglary191.7458.33%
Shoplifting101.44150.00%
Bicycle theft90.76800.00%
Robbery70.68-41.67%
Public order60.53-45.45%
Drugs60.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.380.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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 behaviour4613.90-8.00%
Theft from the person303.48-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences252.27-47.92%
Other theft241.89-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson131.8162.50%
Burglary120.980.00%
Robbery120.9120.00%
Public order110.91-15.38%
Shoplifting40.83-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.30-71.43%
Drugs20.30-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.15-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5019.34-1.96%
Violence and sexual offences483.7837.14%
Other theft423.6368.00%
Theft from the person343.17-19.05%
Vehicle crime142.57180.00%
Shoplifting131.0685.71%
Public order130.98333.33%
Burglary120.9833.33%
Robbery100.91233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.7633.33%
Drugs70.6040.00%
Bicycle theft40.53-55.56%
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 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5115.190.00%
Theft from the person423.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences353.170.00%
Other theft252.640.00%
Burglary91.890.00%
Bicycle theft90.680.00%
Shoplifting70.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.530.00%
Drugs50.450.00%
Vehicle crime50.380.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Robbery30.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 59.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202493
April 202461
January 202454
December 202346
November 202350
October 202351

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
January 20245
December 202313
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20246
April 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 250 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202427
April 202446
January 202434
December 202330
November 202334
October 202342

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202427
June 20242
April 202430
March 20241
January 202430
December 202325
November 202348
October 202335

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
April 202416
January 202419
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 20247
April 202427
January 202423
December 202324
November 202342
October 202325

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
April 20242
January 20246
December 202311
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
April 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 202314
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 3LS 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. Curlew Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Three Oak Lane
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Sweeney Crescent
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Lower Thames Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Dockhead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 25. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Neckinger Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1