SE1 3NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3NQ

SE1 3NQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 182 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.96 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3NQ, encompassing approximately 13036 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-27.63% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 3NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Swan Yard with total crimes: 13
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Druid Street with total crimes: 8

SE1 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5513.96-27.63%
Violence and sexual offences334.2226.92%
Theft from the person242.530.00%
Bicycle theft131.84550.00%
Other theft121.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.9283.33%
Burglary100.8411.11%
Shoplifting60.77500.00%
Public order50.46-73.68%
Drugs40.38-42.86%
Robbery40.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7614.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences265.831200.00%
Theft from the person241.990.00%
Public order191.840.00%
Burglary91.460.00%
Drugs70.690.00%
Robbery70.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.540.00%
Other theft60.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.230.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

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 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4514.270.00%
Theft from the person403.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences303.072900.00%
Other theft182.300.00%
Burglary151.380.00%
Vehicle crime101.150.00%
Public order90.770.00%
Shoplifting60.690.00%
Robbery50.460.00%
Bicycle theft50.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.08-96.30%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4014.045.26%
Theft from the person333.0773.68%
Violence and sexual offences272.533.85%
Other theft202.0733.33%
Burglary181.53100.00%
Bicycle theft91.38800.00%
Robbery80.69-27.27%
Public order70.61-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.54-25.00%
Drugs50.4666.67%
Shoplifting40.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-71.43%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3811.81-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences262.91-35.00%
Theft from the person191.99-29.63%
Other theft151.46-28.57%
Robbery111.15-8.33%
Public order100.8425.00%
Burglary90.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.6960.00%
Vehicle crime70.61-46.15%
Shoplifting60.54-66.67%
Drugs30.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4315.65-8.51%
Violence and sexual offences403.308.11%
Theft from the person273.07-38.64%
Other theft212.0723.53%
Shoplifting181.610.00%
Vehicle crime131.3818.18%
Robbery121.00500.00%
Burglary100.92-16.67%
Public order80.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.61-37.50%
Drugs50.38150.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4716.030.00%
Theft from the person443.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences373.380.00%
Shoplifting182.840.00%
Other theft171.380.00%
Burglary121.300.00%
Vehicle crime110.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.840.00%
Public order60.610.00%
Bicycle theft40.460.00%
Robbery20.310.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
April 20245
January 20249
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202426
June 20242
April 202430
March 20241
January 202427
December 202326
November 202340
October 202337

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 202418
January 202420
December 202315
November 202321
October 202317

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
April 202415
January 202418
December 20239
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 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 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 211 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 30.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202424
April 202440
January 202433
December 202319
November 202327
October 202344

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 49.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202476
April 202445
January 202440
December 202338
November 202343
October 202347

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
April 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
April 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 202410
January 20242
December 20237
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 2. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Druid Street
    Total8
    Bicycle theft6
    Theft from the person2
  • 4. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 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. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Curtis Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gedling Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bacon Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lower Thames Street
    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. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 22. Enid Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Purbrook Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Tower Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 26. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grigg'S Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1