SE1 3RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 3RA

SE1 3RA, Southwark has recorded a total of 377 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.53 per 1,000 population. This SE1 3RA 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 3RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 3RA, encompassing approximately 8280 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (133) incidents (98.51% increase)
  • Other theft: (67) incidents (139.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (-30.56% decrease)

SE1 3RA 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
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 25

SE1 3RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person13345.5398.51%
Other theft6716.06139.29%
Anti-social behaviour508.09-30.56%
Violence and sexual offences366.042.86%
Bicycle theft264.35766.67%
Shoplifting183.14157.14%
Criminal damage and arson142.17180.00%
Public order91.69-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.09600.00%
Drugs70.850.00%
Burglary50.85-54.55%
Robbery40.60-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.48-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7233.330.00%
Theft from the person678.702133.33%
Violence and sexual offences358.09775.00%
Other theft284.23460.00%
Robbery223.380.00%
Public order132.66225.00%
Burglary111.570.00%
Drugs71.33250.00%
Shoplifting70.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.850.00%
Possession of weapons50.60400.00%
Bicycle theft30.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 theft52.540.00%
Public order40.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.480.00%
Theft from the person30.480.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.120.00%
Other crime10.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons10.12-83.33%

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 person1710.63-90.40%
Public order142.05-6.67%
Shoplifting131.69-45.83%
Violence and sexual offences131.57-77.19%
Drugs121.57100.00%
Other theft61.45-93.55%
Possession of weapons60.72200.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery20.24-88.89%
Bicycle theft20.24-87.50%
Burglary10.24-91.67%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person17756.161164.29%
Other theft9321.381228.57%
Violence and sexual offences5711.23119.23%
Anti-social behaviour396.880.00%
Shoplifting244.71140.00%
Robbery182.90800.00%
Bicycle theft162.170.00%
Public order151.9350.00%
Burglary121.810.00%
Drugs61.45-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 offences2610.020.00%
Theft from the person143.140.00%
Public order101.690.00%
Shoplifting101.210.00%
Drugs71.210.00%
Other theft70.850.00%
Possession of weapons60.850.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.12-97.44%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10347.229.57%
Theft from the person9612.44-10.28%
Violence and sexual offences5711.59-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.888.33%
Drugs204.7111.11%
Robbery162.42-42.86%
Shoplifting151.9366.67%
Bicycle theft121.81100.00%
Public order121.45-25.00%
Burglary71.45-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.85-45.45%
Vehicle crime40.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10750.12-13.01%
Other theft9412.92-13.76%
Violence and sexual offences7511.3510.29%
Anti-social behaviour369.0644.00%
Robbery284.3516.67%
Drugs183.380.00%
Public order162.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.9322.22%
Burglary91.33-10.00%
Shoplifting91.09-10.00%
Bicycle theft61.0950.00%
Vehicle crime60.72-25.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person12352.785.13%
Other theft10914.85-10.66%
Violence and sexual offences6813.169.68%
Anti-social behaviour258.21-46.81%
Robbery243.0220.00%
Public order242.9020.00%
Drugs182.90-35.71%
Burglary102.17-23.08%
Shoplifting101.21-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.21-18.18%
Vehicle crime81.0960.00%
Bicycle theft40.97-71.43%
Possession of weapons30.48200.00%
Other crime20.360.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12257.370.00%
Theft from the person11714.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences6214.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour477.490.00%
Drugs285.680.00%
Public order203.380.00%
Robbery202.420.00%
Bicycle theft142.420.00%
Burglary131.690.00%
Shoplifting131.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.330.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202472
April 202439
February 20241
January 202439
December 202336
November 202325
October 202347

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 20243
May 20242
April 202416
January 202412
December 20236
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 634 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202428
July 20245
May 20246
April 202493
March 20247
January 2024103
December 202394
November 2023109
October 2023122

A total of 854 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024133
August 202467
July 20243
May 202417
April 2024177
March 202414
January 202496
December 2023107
November 2023123
October 2023117

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
May 20241
April 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 433 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202435
July 20244
May 202413
April 202457
March 202426
January 202457
December 202375
November 202368
October 202362

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.29 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

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 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 20246
March 20247
January 202420
December 202318
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20244
May 202414
April 202415
March 202410
January 202412
December 202316
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 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

A total of 136 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202422
May 20242
April 202418
March 20242
January 202416
December 202328
November 202324
October 202320

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 3RA 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total25
    Other theft8
    Theft from the person8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Railway Approach
    Total23
    Theft from the person13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. London Bridge
    Total15
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Black Swan Yard
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour13
  • 8. Bedale Street
    Total13
    Other theft7
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 9. Abbots Lane
    Total11
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. London Bridge Street
    Total10
    Theft from the person5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Battle Bridge Lane
    Total10
    Other theft5
    Theft from the person4
    Drugs1
  • 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. Cathedral Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft2
  • 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