SE1 3QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3QR

SE1 3QR, Southwark has recorded a total of 293 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.89 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3QR 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 3QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3QR, encompassing approximately 7942 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (89) incidents (74.51% increase)
  • Other theft: (56) incidents (211.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-34.43% decrease)

SE1 3QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Borough High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Railway Approach with total crimes: 23

SE1 3QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person8936.8974.51%
Other theft5611.21211.11%
Anti-social behaviour407.05-34.43%
Violence and sexual offences315.04-3.12%
Bicycle theft203.90566.67%
Shoplifting172.52240.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.14100.00%
Public order71.51-41.67%
Vehicle crime60.88500.00%
Drugs60.76-33.33%
Robbery40.76-71.43%
Burglary40.50-63.64%
Possession of weapons10.50-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6128.710.00%
Theft from the person517.681600.00%
Violence and sexual offences326.42700.00%
Other theft184.03350.00%
Robbery142.270.00%
Public order121.76200.00%
Burglary111.510.00%
Drugs91.39350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.130.00%
Shoplifting50.76400.00%
Possession of weapons40.63300.00%
Bicycle theft30.500.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

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 theft42.52-33.33%
Public order40.50-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences40.50-69.23%
Theft from the person30.50-80.00%
Drugs20.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.25-83.33%
Shoplifting10.13-92.31%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

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 person1510.83-87.29%
Public order141.8916.67%
Shoplifting131.76-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences131.64-74.51%
Drugs121.64200.00%
Other theft61.51-89.83%
Possession of weapons60.76200.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Robbery20.25-86.67%
Bicycle theft20.25-84.62%
Burglary10.25-87.50%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11843.57807.69%
Other theft5914.86883.33%
Violence and sexual offences517.4396.15%
Anti-social behaviour336.420.00%
Shoplifting234.16130.00%
Robbery152.90650.00%
Bicycle theft131.890.00%
Public order121.6420.00%
Burglary81.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.010.00%
Drugs40.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.50-66.67%
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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.070.00%
Theft from the person133.270.00%
Public order101.640.00%
Shoplifting101.260.00%
Drugs61.260.00%
Other theft60.760.00%
Possession of weapons60.760.00%
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 behaviour10.13-95.83%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6436.898.47%
Theft from the person628.06-18.42%
Violence and sexual offences527.81-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour246.55-14.29%
Drugs223.0246.67%
Robbery142.77-41.67%
Shoplifting131.7644.44%
Bicycle theft111.64175.00%
Public order91.39-35.71%
Burglary81.1314.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.500.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person7639.1610.14%
Violence and sexual offences609.57-1.64%
Other theft597.55-28.05%
Anti-social behaviour287.4321.74%
Robbery243.5360.00%
Drugs153.02-21.05%
Public order141.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.7628.57%
Shoplifting91.130.00%
Burglary71.130.00%
Vehicle crime60.88-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.76-33.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8241.550.00%
Theft from the person6910.32-14.81%
Violence and sexual offences618.697.02%
Anti-social behaviour237.68-32.35%
Public order212.905.00%
Drugs192.64-26.92%
Robbery152.397.14%
Shoplifting91.89-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.1375.00%
Burglary70.88-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.88-36.36%
Bicycle theft60.88-64.71%
Possession of weapons30.76200.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8247.09-5.75%
Theft from the person8110.3210.96%
Violence and sexual offences5710.2023.91%
Anti-social behaviour347.1825.93%
Drugs264.28271.43%
Public order203.2766.67%
Bicycle theft172.5288.89%
Robbery142.1416.67%
Shoplifting131.76116.67%
Burglary121.64-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson111.51175.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 73 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8738.910.00%
Theft from the person7310.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences469.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour275.790.00%
Burglary213.400.00%
Robbery122.640.00%
Public order121.510.00%
Bicycle theft91.510.00%
Drugs71.130.00%
Shoplifting60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.760.00%
Vehicle crime40.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 650 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202451
July 20243
May 202415
April 2024118
March 202413
January 202462
December 202376
November 202369
October 202381
September 202373

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
May 20242
April 202415
March 20242
January 202414
December 202324
November 202315
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202432
July 20244
May 202413
April 202451
March 202426
January 202452
December 202360
November 202361
October 202357
September 202346

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202461
April 202433
February 20241
January 202424
December 202328
November 202323
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20243
May 20242
April 202413
January 202411
December 20234
November 20236
October 202317
September 20239

A total of 523 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202418
July 20244
May 20246
April 202459
March 20246
January 202464
December 202359
November 202382
October 202382
September 202387

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
April 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
May 20241
April 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
April 20242
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
January 20249
December 202314
November 202321
October 202320
September 202312

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20242
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
January 202422
December 202315
November 202319
October 202326
September 20237

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
May 202413
April 202423
March 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Borough High Street
    Total25
    Theft from the person16
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. 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
  • 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. A2205
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Melior Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Great Maze Pond
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Long Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Snowsfields
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Weaver'S Lane
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hardwidge Street
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Plantain Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tennis Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mermaid Court
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Fair Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person3
  • 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. English Grounds
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1