SHIP & MERMAID ROW, SE1 3QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3QN

SHIP & MERMAID ROW, SE1 3QN, Southwark has recorded a total of 344 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.66 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3QN 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 3QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3QN, encompassing approximately 9924 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (111) incidents (79.03% increase)
  • Other theft: (55) incidents (161.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-31.08% decrease)

SE1 3QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 61
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23

SHIP & MERMAID ROW, SE1 3QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11134.6679.03%
Other theft5511.18161.90%
Anti-social behaviour515.54-31.08%
Violence and sexual offences425.1413.51%
Bicycle theft214.23600.00%
Shoplifting182.12157.14%
Criminal damage and arson141.81180.00%
Public order81.41-42.86%
Vehicle crime70.81250.00%
Drugs70.710.00%
Burglary50.71-58.33%
Robbery40.50-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7427.110.00%
Theft from the person627.461966.67%
Violence and sexual offences376.25825.00%
Other theft213.73425.00%
Robbery202.120.00%
Public order142.02250.00%
Burglary121.410.00%
Drugs71.21250.00%
Shoplifting70.71600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.710.00%
Possession of weapons40.50300.00%
Bicycle theft30.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.02-33.33%
Public order40.40-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.40-69.23%
Theft from the person30.40-80.00%
Drugs20.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-83.33%
Shoplifting10.10-92.31%
Other crime10.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person158.67-88.89%
Public order141.5116.67%
Shoplifting131.41-45.83%
Violence and sexual offences131.31-75.47%
Drugs121.31140.00%
Other theft61.21-90.91%
Possession of weapons60.60200.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Robbery20.20-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.20-86.67%
Burglary10.20-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 135 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13539.50938.46%
Other theft6613.601000.00%
Violence and sexual offences536.65103.85%
Anti-social behaviour425.340.00%
Shoplifting244.23140.00%
Robbery182.42800.00%
Bicycle theft151.810.00%
Burglary121.510.00%
Public order121.2120.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Drugs50.50-16.67%
Possession of weapons20.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.060.00%
Theft from the person132.620.00%
Public order101.310.00%
Shoplifting101.010.00%
Drugs61.010.00%
Other theft60.600.00%
Possession of weapons60.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.10-96.97%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person6731.44-22.99%
Other theft636.75-7.35%
Violence and sexual offences546.35-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour335.443.12%
Drugs203.3317.65%
Robbery172.02-34.62%
Shoplifting151.7166.67%
Bicycle theft111.51120.00%
Public order101.11-33.33%
Burglary71.010.00%
Vehicle crime60.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.60-54.55%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8735.67-1.14%
Violence and sexual offences698.770.00%
Other theft686.95-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour326.8528.00%
Robbery263.2230.00%
Drugs172.62-5.56%
Public order151.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.5157.14%
Shoplifting91.110.00%
Vehicle crime80.91-11.11%
Burglary70.81-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.710.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8836.88-15.38%
Other theft848.87-10.64%
Violence and sexual offences698.469.52%
Anti-social behaviour256.95-43.18%
Robbery202.520.00%
Public order202.020.00%
Drugs182.02-35.71%
Vehicle crime91.8180.00%
Shoplifting90.91-30.77%
Burglary80.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson70.81-46.15%
Bicycle theft50.71-70.59%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10443.930.00%
Other theft9410.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences639.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour446.350.00%
Drugs284.430.00%
Public order202.820.00%
Robbery202.020.00%
Bicycle theft172.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.710.00%
Shoplifting131.310.00%
Burglary121.310.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202474
April 202442
February 20241
January 202433
December 202332
November 202325
October 202344

A total of 467 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202421
July 20244
May 20246
April 202466
March 20246
January 202463
December 202368
November 202384
October 202394

A total of 685 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024111
August 202462
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024135
March 202413
January 202467
December 202387
November 202388
October 2023104

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202437
July 20244
May 202413
April 202453
March 202426
January 202454
December 202369
November 202369
October 202363

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20243
May 20242
April 202415
January 202411
December 20235
November 20235
October 202317

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
April 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
May 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
April 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
January 202410
December 202315
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20245
March 20246
January 202420
December 202317
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 20241
May 202413
April 202424
March 202410
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202420
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202417
December 202326
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total61
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total28
    Theft from the person6
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total23
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 7. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 11. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 13. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Porlock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 30. Sterry Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1