MELIOR STREET, SE1 3QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3QQ

MELIOR STREET, SE1 3QQ, Southwark has recorded a total of 378 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.72 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3QQ 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 3QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3QQ, encompassing approximately 7920 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (136) incidents (102.99% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-34.78% decrease)

SE1 3QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 65
  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23

MELIOR STREET, SE1 3QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13647.72102.99%
Other theft7217.17157.14%
Anti-social behaviour459.09-34.78%
Violence and sexual offences375.685.71%
Bicycle theft234.67666.67%
Shoplifting182.90157.14%
Criminal damage and arson142.27180.00%
Public order101.77-16.67%
Drugs71.260.00%
Vehicle crime60.88500.00%
Burglary50.76-54.55%
Robbery40.63-80.95%
Possession of weapons10.51-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6934.340.00%
Theft from the person678.712133.33%
Violence and sexual offences358.46775.00%
Other theft284.42460.00%
Robbery213.540.00%
Public order122.65200.00%
Burglary111.520.00%
Drugs71.39250.00%
Shoplifting70.88600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.880.00%
Possession of weapons50.63400.00%
Bicycle theft30.630.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.650.00%
Public order40.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.510.00%
Theft from the person30.510.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In June 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1711.11-90.61%
Public order142.15-6.67%
Shoplifting131.77-45.83%
Violence and sexual offences131.64-76.79%
Drugs121.64100.00%
Other theft61.52-93.62%
Possession of weapons60.76200.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Robbery20.25-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.25-86.67%
Burglary10.25-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 181 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person18158.711192.86%
Other theft9422.851242.86%
Violence and sexual offences5611.87115.38%
Anti-social behaviour367.070.00%
Shoplifting244.55140.00%
Robbery183.03800.00%
Bicycle theft152.270.00%
Public order151.8950.00%
Burglary121.890.00%
Drugs61.52-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.480.00%
Theft from the person143.280.00%
Public order101.770.00%
Shoplifting101.260.00%
Drugs71.260.00%
Other theft70.880.00%
Possession of weapons60.880.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.13-97.06%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10348.488.42%
Theft from the person9713.00-9.35%
Violence and sexual offences5712.25-21.92%
Anti-social behaviour347.203.03%
Drugs194.295.56%
Robbery162.40-42.86%
Shoplifting152.0266.67%
Bicycle theft121.89100.00%
Public order111.52-26.67%
Burglary61.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.76-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.510.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10751.76-10.83%
Other theft9513.51-15.18%
Violence and sexual offences7311.997.35%
Anti-social behaviour339.2250.00%
Robbery284.1712.00%
Drugs183.540.00%
Public order152.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.8922.22%
Shoplifting91.39-10.00%
Burglary81.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.01-12.50%
Bicycle theft60.8820.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12055.054.35%
Other theft11215.15-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences6814.146.25%
Robbery258.5925.00%
Public order243.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour223.03-50.00%
Drugs182.78-41.94%
Burglary102.27-23.08%
Shoplifting101.26-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.26-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.1460.00%
Bicycle theft51.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12059.84-4.00%
Theft from the person11515.1521.05%
Violence and sexual offences6414.5223.08%
Anti-social behaviour448.0818.92%
Drugs315.56287.50%
Public order203.9117.65%
Robbery202.535.26%
Bicycle theft152.5350.00%
Burglary131.89-27.78%
Shoplifting131.6462.50%
Criminal damage and arson111.6437.50%
Vehicle crime51.3925.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12550.750.00%
Theft from the person9515.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences5211.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour376.570.00%
Robbery194.670.00%
Burglary182.400.00%
Public order172.270.00%
Bicycle theft102.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Drugs81.010.00%
Shoplifting81.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202469
April 202436
February 20241
January 202434
December 202333
November 202322
October 202344
September 202337

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
May 20242
April 202415
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 767 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202428
July 20245
May 20246
April 202494
March 20247
January 2024103
December 202395
November 2023112
October 2023120
September 2023125

A total of 952 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024136
August 202467
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024181
March 202414
January 202497
December 2023107
November 2023120
October 2023115
September 202395

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
May 20241
April 202412
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
July 20244
May 202413
April 202456
March 202426
January 202457
December 202373
November 202368
October 202364
September 202352

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.25 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 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20244
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202324
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
May 202412
April 20246
March 20247
January 202419
December 202318
November 202318
October 202331
September 20238

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.64 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 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 155 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202421
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202416
December 202328
November 202325
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Borough High Street
    Total65
    Theft from the person39
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total21
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 8. Potters Fields
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 10. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 14. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total4
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Barnham Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1